Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Name Their Daughter ‘Saraayah’: From Neer to Sipaara — Unique Celebrity Baby Names With Deep Meanings
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Bollywood stars Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have embraced parenthood, welcoming their daughter in July. The couple has been enjoying this private and special phase away from the media spotlight. On Friday, they delighted fans by sharing the first photo of their newborn and revealing her name.
The couple posted an adorable picture of their daughter, showing only her tiny woollen socks, and captioned it: “From our prayers to our arms, our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra.”
The name Saraayah, of Hebrew origin, means “God’s princess” or simply “princess.”
As fans eagerly look forward to celebrity baby name announcements, Bollywood couples in recent years have chosen meaningful and spiritually rooted names for their children. Here’s a look at some unique baby names and their beautiful meanings:
Parineeti Chopra & Raghav Chadha’s Son — Neer
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha became parents on October 20, 2025. They later revealed their son’s name, Neer, a Sanskrit-Hindi word meaning “water,” symbolising purity and life.
Interestingly, “Neer” is also a blend of the couple’s names—‘Nee’ from Parineeti and ‘R’ from Raghav.
Athiya Shetty & KL Rahul’s Daughter — Evaarah
Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul welcomed their daughter on March 24. They named her Evaarah Vipula Rahul, where Evaarah means “Gift of God.”
Athiya shared that Vipula honours the child’s great-grandmother, and Rahul represents her father’s name.
Arbaaz Khan & Sshura Khan’s Daughter — Sipaara
Arbaaz and Sshura Khan welcomed their daughter on October 5, 2025.
They chose the name Sipaara, inspired by the Urdu/Arabic word “Sipara,” which refers to a section of the Holy Quran. The name carries a sense of spirituality and grace.
Sagarika Ghatge & Zaheer Khan’s Son — Fatehsinh
Actress Sagarika Ghatge and cricketer Zaheer Khan announced the arrival of their son, Fatehsinh Khan, a name that means “victorious lion.”
Fateh means victory, while Sinh (or Singh) means lion. The name also pays tribute to Sagarika’s father, Vijaysinh Ghatge.
Ishita Dutta & Vatsal Sheth’s Daughter — Veda
The couple welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Veda, in early June.
Rooted in Sanskrit, the name means “knowledge” and refers to the sacred Hindu texts, reflecting spiritual depth and ancient wisdom.
Ranbir Kapoor & Alia Bhatt’s Daughter — Raha
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt named their daughter Raha, a name chosen by Neetu Kapoor.
In Swahili, Raha means “joy,” while in Sanskrit it means “clan” or “lineage.” The name beautifully represents happiness and the continuation of a proud cinematic legacy.
Sonam Kapoor & Anand Ahuja’s Son — Vayu
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s son, Vayu, carries a divine name rooted in Hindu mythology.
Vayu, the God of Wind, symbolises life force, strength, and movement—making it a powerful and meaningful choice.
These thoughtfully chosen baby names reflect love, heritage, and symbolism. Each one tells a unique story, blending tradition, culture, and personal significance—showcasing a growing trend in Bollywood of choosing names with deeper spiritual and emotional meaning.
