Dua to Akaay: Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli, celebrity parents with a knack for unique baby names | – Times of India

Embracing parenthood is one of the most beautiful things, but it does come with its fair share of responsibilities. And we are not talking about selecting the right school or nanny for the baby. One of the very first responsibilities of the parents is to select the right name for their child. Today there are several sources to help with the baby names, but it has to be something that resonates with the hearts of the parents and the entire family. Thus, this task is not easy, but it appears Bollywood celebrities have taken their baby name game to the next level.
In recent years, several celebs have given modern and meaningful names to their kids. For instance, today, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced the name of their girl – Dua Padukone Singh. Likewise, there are many others, so let’s have a look at the stars who gave unique names to their baby boys and girls.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh name their baby girl – Dua Padukone Singh

One of the most adored couples in Bollywood Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh brought home their bundle of joy, their daughter on September 8. And today, on November 1, Deepika and Ranveer have shared the name of their baby girl – Dua Padukone Singh. They shared a post where Deepika and Dua twinned in red for Diwali. Though one can only see the tiny feet of the little one, it is an adorable post that reads – “Dua Padukone Singh | दुआ पादुकोण सिंह 🧿 ‘Dua’: meaning a Prayer. Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer”
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli named their daughter Vamika and son Akaay

‘Hum do humare do’ – this line reminds us of the sweet family of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli! The couple has two beautiful kids – a daughter and a son. Their firstborn, the baby girl came into their lives on January 11, 2021, and they named her Vamika, which means ‘an epithet of Goddess Durga.’ Their second child, a baby boy was born to the couple on Feb 15, 2024, and they named him Akaay, which means immmortal.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt named their daughter Raha

On April 14, 2022, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt had one of the most intimate and beautiful weddings. Months later, on November 6, 2022, they were blessed with their baby girl. The couple chose a very unique and beautiful name for their daughter. They named her Raha, which means divine path, comfort, and happiness.
Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni named their daughter Klin Kara Konidela

Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni tied the knot on June 14, 2012. After eleven years of a blissful married life, they became parents to a beautiful baby girl on June 20, 2023. The couple named their tiny one Klin Kara Konidela which signifies “transformative and purifying energy that brings about a spiritual awakening.”
Kalki Koechlin and Guy Hershberg named their daughter Sappho

‘Zindagi Na Milegi Doobara’ star Kalki Koechlin and her partner Guy Hershberg embraced parenthood on February 7, 2020. The couple decided to name their baby girl after an ancient Greek queer poet named Sappho. The poet was very popular back in the time and known for being a feminist. At the same time, the meaning of Sappho is beautiful and precious.