In recent years, Bollywood has witnessed a noticeable change, with film stars increasingly choosing names rooted in Sanskrit, Vedic traditions, and spiritual symbolism for their children, rather than opting
for flashy or Western-sounding names.
Honouring Roots Through Names
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, for instance, named their daughter Parvati Paul Rao, reflecting deep respect for cultural roots. The name is both traditional and powerful, symbolising strength and self-restraint. Similarly, names such as Parvati, Vamika (Durga), Devi, and Abhay (Shiva) are being embraced by celebrities for their strong spiritual associations.
Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar named their son Vedavid, a rare and meaningful name that reflects reverence for ancient knowledge. This choice highlights how today’s generation values wisdom drawn from India’s spiritual heritage.
Star Kids’ Names That Draw Public Fascination
There is a growing fascination with the names chosen for star children. Ram Charan and Upasana named their child Klin Kaara, inspired by the Lalita Sahasranama, a name rich in spiritual energy and symbolic of awakening and inner power.
Not all celebrity baby names are Indian in origin. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra named their daughter Saraayah, a Hebrew name meaning ‘princess’, reflecting a blend of global culture and personal meaning.
Spiritual And Mythological Inspirations
According to an IANS report, Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja named their son Vayu, another name for the wind god. Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra named their son Viaan, a name associated with Lord Krishna, while Jr NTR named his son Abhay, another name for Lord Shiva. Actress Amala Paul named her son Ilai, which in Tamil refers to Lord Kartik.
Several stars have chosen distinctive names rich in symbolism. Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan named one son Rudronil, meaning ‘Shiva’, and the other Daivik, meaning ‘divine power’.
Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan named their daughter Sipaara, an Arabic and Persian name that signifies purity, guidance, and spiritual depth in the Quran. Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul named their daughter Evaarah, meaning ‘A Gift of God’.
Global Names With Personal Meaning
Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal named their daughter Lara, a name of Latin, Greek, and Russian origin meaning ‘beautiful’ or ‘grace’. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh named their daughter Dua Padukone Singh, with Dua meaning ‘prayer’.
