Akaay: What Does The Name Of Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Baby Boy Mean in Different Languages

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The name Akaay not only sounds unique, but also has beautiful meanings and significance in several languages.

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The name means unity or oneness, when translated to English.

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Akaay (अकाय) in Hindi translates to ‘nirakaar’, meaning one devoid of shape, appearance or physical form.

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The name supposedly has a Turkish origin, meaning shining moon or moon's brilliance in the language.

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