The recent protests in Egypt began with a Facebook event invite that brought thousands to the streets - and in tribute to the successes born from that social media state, a young man has reportedly named his firstborn daughter "Facebook".

Social media networks played a crucial role in the protests that have swept the Arab world in the past two months, leading the Egyptian government to shut down internet services for a prolonged spell in an attempt to curb the mass turnout of anti-government demonstrators.

Open gallery view Protestors celebrating in Tahrir Square after the overthrow of Mubarak. Credit: AFP

According to a report carried by Tech Crunch quoting the Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram, the baby's full name is 'Facebook' Jamal Ibrahim (the father's name). Facebook's family, friends and neighbors are reportedly pleased with her unconventional name, according to Tech Crunch.

The social media network is truly making waves in Egypt, and recent reports have revealed that the Egyptian army, that has been running the country since Mubarak resigned, joined Facebook on Friday.

Over 66,000 users became fans of the page that day.