Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s Vihaan to Raha and Vamika: Celeb babies with Sanskrit names
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s Vihaan to Raha and Vamika: Celeb babies with Sanskrit names
Bollywood celebrities are increasingly choosing Sanskrit baby names. From Vihaan and Neer to Raha and Vamika, here’s what these celeb kids’ names mean.
1. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s son, Vihaan: Born on November 7, 2025, Vihaan is a Sanskrit name that points to dawn or a new beginning. First light. A fresh start. The couple shared the news of his birth in November and later, in January, revealed his name along with a first glimpse. Quiet. Personal.
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2. Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s son, Neer: Born on October 19, 2025, Neer means water. Simple and grounded. The name comes from Sanskrit roots and reflects calm, flow and life itself. Parineeti and Raghav introduced their son through an intimate photo post, sharing both the moment and the meaning behind the name.
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3. Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s daughter, Evaarah: Born on March 24, 2025, Evaarah is often understood as a divine blessing or a gift. The name draws from Sanskrit and fits neatly into the growing preference for soft, melodic baby names. The couple confirmed her birth in March and revealed the name a little later.
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4. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s son, Akaay: Born on February 15, 2024, Akaay is commonly interpreted as unique or one of a kind. A name that stands apart. When Anushka and Virat shared it on social media, it sparked plenty of curiosity, mostly for how rare and understated it felt.
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5. Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover’s daughter, Devi: Born on November 12, 2022, Devi means goddess or divine feminine. A strong, spiritual choice. Bipasha and Karan have often spoken about family life since, occasionally sharing moments that reflect the meaning behind their daughter’s name.
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6. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s daughter, Raha: Born on November 6, 2022, Raha is linked with ideas of peace, joy and a path forward. Sanskrit-derived, gentle in sound. While the couple keep their personal life mostly private, the name itself was warmly received and widely appreciated.
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7. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s son, Vayu: Born on August 20, 2022, Vayu means air or wind. Elemental. Light. The name reflects clear Sanskrit influence and a liking for short, meaningful words. Sonam and Anand revealed it after his birth, keeping things simple.
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8. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s daughter, Vamika: Born on January 11, 2021, Vamika is associated with Goddess Durga and symbolises strength and protection. The couple announced the name soon after her birth. It quietly set the tone for their later naming choices.
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9. Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra’s daughter, Samisha: Born on February 15, 2020, Samisha is a Sanskrit-influenced name often linked with balance and harmony. Shilpa shared the news of her daughter’s birth along with the meaning, keeping the focus on the sentiment rather than the spotlight.
