Unique Meanings Behind Bollywood Star Kids’ Names

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Bhupendra Singh Chundawat

Unique Meanings Behind Bollywood Star Kids’ Names

New Delhi: In 2024 and 2025, several Bollywood celebrities welcomed newborns, choosing unique and meaningful names inspired by cultural roots, spirituality, and personal sentiments.

Vihan: Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif named their son Vihan, a name also featured in Vicky’s film ‘Uri.’ The name means ‘ray of hope’ or ‘first light of morning.’ The couple shared on Instagram that Vihan is the brightness of their lives. He was born on 7 November 2025.

Neer: Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha became parents to a son named Neer in October 2025. Parineeti described the name as representing the form of water and love. In Hindi, Sanskrit, and various Indian languages, Neer mainly means ‘water’ or ‘pure water,’ symbolising purity, calmness, and gentleness.

Sipara: Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan’s daughter, born in October 2025, was named Sipara. The name has Arabic and Persian origins and is mentioned in the Quran, representing purity, guidance, and spiritual depth. In Arabic, it means ‘beautiful woman,’ while in Persian, it relates to ‘flower.’

Ivára: Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul’s daughter Ivára, born on 24 March 2025, has a name meaning ‘God’s gift’ or ‘divine blessing.’

Sarayah: Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra named their daughter Sarayah, born on 15 July 2025. The Hebrew-origin name means ‘princess of God’ or ‘noble lady,’ derived from the Hebrew word ‘Sarah.’

Veda: Actress Vatsal Seth’s wife Ishita Dutt gave birth to their second daughter, named Veda, in June 2025. In Sanskrit, Veda means ‘knowledge’ or ‘wisdom,’ reflecting spirituality and intelligence. Their elder son is named Vayu.

Akay: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli named their second child Akay, which in Sanskrit means ‘bodiless’ or spiritually pure, representing deep spirituality.

Vedvid: Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar became parents in May 2024 and named their son Vedvid, meaning ‘knower of the Vedas.’ Yami mentioned the child was born on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, inspiring the name choice.

Lara: Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal’s daughter, born in June 2024, was named Lara. The name has Latin, Greek, and Russian roots and means ‘beautiful,’ ‘bright,’ ‘ray of the sun,’ or ‘messenger of the gods.’

Juneira: Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s daughter, born in July 2024, was named Juneira Ida Fazal. ‘Juneira’ is an Urdu word meaning ‘flower of paradise.’

Dua: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh named their daughter Dua Padukone Singh, born in September 2024. ‘Dua’ means ‘prayer,’ symbolising that their daughter is the answer to their prayers.

Other notable star kids’ names include Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge’s son Fateh Singh Khan, meaning ‘victory and lion,’ and Amala Paul’s son Ilai, which in Tamil refers to Lord Kartikeya. Ram Charan and Upasana’s daughter is named Klin Kara, inspired by the ancient Hindu text Lalita Sahasranama, symbolising transformative energy leading to spiritual awakening.

These names reflect a blend of cultural heritage, spirituality, and meaningful symbolism chosen by Bollywood families for their children.

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