Apr 17, 2025, 08:45 AM IST

Raha, Akaay, Jeh, Zuneyra: Bollywood celebrity baby names and what they mean

Rishika Baranwal

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor named their daughter Raha, a name chosen by grandmother Neetu Kapoor. Raha carries multiple meanings: in Swahili, it means joy; in Sanskrit, it signifies clan; in Arabic, it denotes peace; and in Bengali, it translates to rest, comfort, relief. 

Raha Kapoor

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli's son, Akaay, derives from Sanskrit, meaning formless or immortal, symbolising something beyond physical existence. Their daughter, Vamika, is another name for Goddess Durga, representing strength, protection, and maternal love.

Akaay and Vamika Kohli

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's younger son, Jeh, has Latin roots meaning blue crested birf, and in Parsi, it signifie to come, to bring. Their elder son, Taimur, is of ancient Persian origin, meaning iron, symbolising strength and resilience. ​

Jeh and Taimur Ali Khan

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja named their son Vayu, inspired by the Hindu deity of wind, who is also the spiritual father of Hanuman, Bheem, and Madhav. The name embodies the element of air and signifies life force. ​

Vayu Kapoor Ahuja

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover named their daughter Devi after visiting the sacred shrine of Vaishno Devi. The name reflects divinity and was chosen to signify their daughter's spiritual blessing. ​

Devi Basu Grover

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh named their daughter Dua, an Arabic term meaning prayer. The couple described her as the answer to their prayers, reflecting a deeply spiritual and universal concept. ​

Dua Padukone Singh

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal named their daughter Zuneyra Ida in July 2024. Zuneyra means flower of paradise in Arabic, while Ida stands for hardworking in German. A name that beautifully blends elegance and resilience.

Zuneyra Ida Fazal

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu's daughter, Inaaya, is derived from Arabic, meaning solitude, kindness, and grace. Her middle name, Naumi, signifies a meticulous and patient person, adding depth to her name's meaning. ​

Inaaya Naumi Kemmu

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's daughter, Mehr, is a Persian name meaning blessing. Their son, Guriq, translates to one with God or saviour of the world, reflecting a deep spiritual connection. ​

Mehr & Guriq Singh Dhupia Bedi

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput named their daughter Misha, a combination of their names, Mira and Shahid. In Russian, Misha means God-like. Their son, Zain, is of Arabic origin, meaning beauty or grace. ​

Misha and Zain Kapoor

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