Name tools
Check names JPN doesn’t allow
Type the full name as it will be registered. The tool checks the reported naming rules only.
Registration status of a birth or a name is checked only through JPN’s official channels, not here. See birth services on the JPN website and JPN’s birth FAQ.
Example output
Example name spellings (not real people) and what the tool reports, using the rules in our guide.
Mohd Adam bin Ahmad
The abbreviation “Mohd” is reported as not allowed; spell it in full (Muhammad / Mohamad).
Datuk Aiman
The title “Datuk” is reported as not allowed in a registered name.
A Rahman bin Ali
Single letters (A) are reported as unsuitable in a name.
Adam 2
Numbers are reported as unsuitable in a name.
Nur Aisyah binti Hafiz
No issues for the rules in our guide (22/80 characters).
How this tool works
The check uses the rules summarised in our guide to JPN name registration rules, based on press reports and JPN pages: a name may not exceed 80 characters including spaces; titles such as Tan Sri, Datuk, Datuk Seri, Tun, Haji, Nabi, Gabenor, Dr and Mahaguru cannot be a name; the abbreviations D, M, Mohd and Abd are not allowed and must be spelled in full; single letters and numbers are considered unsuitable; hereditary titles such as Tengku, Syed or Nik are allowed only when inherited; a/l and a/p are not compulsory.
The tool adds no other rules and is not an official decision. The Registrar-General accepts or refuses a name, so confirm with JPN before registering. Each word found in our reference links to its page with meaning and sources.
Frequently asked questions
Which names does JPN not allow?
According to Bernama (26 March 2025) and Sinar Harian (26/3/2025), titles such as Tan Sri, Datuk, Tun, Haji, Nabi, Gabenor (Governor), Dr and Mahaguru cannot be used as names, and abbreviations such as D, M, Mohd and Abd are not permitted. Names of animals, fruits, vegetables and objects are considered unsuitable, and Bernama reports that non-Muslim families may not use names of God.
Who decides whether a name is refused?
The Registrar-General. Section 16 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1957 (Act 299) says that where the Registrar finds a child’s name objectionable or undesirable, the matter is referred to the Registrar-General, who may cause the name to be registered or not. The Act applies to Peninsular (West) Malaysia only.
How do I check registration status?
This tool does not check status. Use JPN’s official channels: birth services on the JPN website and JPN’s birth FAQ. JPN’s birth FAQ lists e-Pertanyaan (SISPAA) and the customer service line 03-8000 8000 for other questions.
Do bin or binti count towards the 80 characters?
Our guide reports an 80-character limit including spaces for a registered name, without saying which parts count. The tool counts the whole text you type, so type the name as it will be registered.
Can Mohd be used?
Bernama (26 March 2025) and Sinar Harian (26/3/2025) report that abbreviations such as Mohd are not allowed for children; Utusan (2018) reported they must be spelled in full.
Is the result final?
No. It helps you check before registering. JPN makes the decision.