From Akaay to Taimur: The unique names of celebrity children
Virat and Anushka named their son Akaay. The name is believed to be derived from the word 'kaya'. In Hindi, Akaay means ‘beyond the body’. In Sanskrit, it means ‘the one who is eternal and immortal’. While in Turkish, it translates to ‘shining moon’.
The power couple’s first child, a daughter born in 2021, is named Vamika, which in Sanskrit means 'protection, strength, and maternal love'.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor named their daughter Raha. The meaning of Raha is ‘divine path.’
The name of Shah Rukh and Gauri's youngest son, AbRam, is Hebrew in origin. Shah Rukh stylised it with a capital R for Lord Ram, giving it a 'secular' spin while retaining its associations with Hazrat Ibrahim and the Hindu god Ram.
Born in August 2016, Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput's daughter Misha's name is a combination of their own, meaning 'who resembles God'.
Adira is an amalgamation of the names Rani Mukerji and her husband Aditya Chopra. It means 'strong, noble, and powerful'.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's son is named Vayu, which is one of the five elements in Hindu scriptures. Vayu also refers to the lord of wind and the deity of breath.
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan named their son Taimur, which means iron.
Kajol and Ajay Devgn named their daughter Nysa. The name Nysa is of Greek origin and means goal or ambition.
Nick and Priyanka reportedly paid tribute to their mothers using their daughter's name. The name Malti comes from Sanskrit and means "small fragrant flower" or moonlight. The name Marie comes from the Latin stella maris, which means "star of the sea."