100+ Popular Indian Celebrity Baby Boy and Girl Names

We know celebrities have a reputation to keep, and that works well in favour of their little ones – they get to flaunt uber-stylish names for a lifetime! Let’s look at some cool concoctions our favourite Bollywood couples have created for their babies.

Celebrities are always being watched and idolised. They have a great responsibility to inspire and motivate their fans. When it comes to being new parents, their joy is shared by their family and millions of fans who’d like to share in these endearing moments. Baby names among new Bollywood mamas and papas are getting more creative by the day. Indian celebrity children’s names have been a cause of great interest and curiosity for all of us for a long time! Here is a list of some celebrity baby boy and girl names.

Also Read: Royal Baby Names for Boys & Girls

Key Attributes Behind Giving Celebrity Baby Names to Your Child 

Giving celebrity kids names to a child is a personal choice, and there can be several reasons why parents might choose to do so. Here are three critical attributes behind giving celebrity baby names to your child:

1. Inspiration

Celebrity children names often become popular because they are unique, creative, or have a special meaning behind them. Parents may be inspired by a particular celebrity and their choice of name, or they may find a name that resonates with them because of its cultural or historical significance. For example, parents may choose the name Aaradhya (meaning “one who is worth worshipping”) for their daughter after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s daughter’s name.

2. Fame and recognition

Some parents may choose a Bollywood star kid’s name for their child because they want their child to stand out or because they believe it will make their child more recognisable. They may also choose a celebrity name to honour a celebrity they admire or respect.

3. Trends and fashion

Indian celebrity baby names are also trendy, with many parents following the latest celebrity baby name trends. Parents may choose a celebrity name simply because it is fashionable or in line with current trends. For example, Taimur became popular in India after Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor named their son Taimur in 2016.

It is important to note that while celebrity daughter and son names can be a source of inspiration, fame, or fashion, parents should choose a name that they feel is best suited for their child and that they are comfortable with.

Popular Baby Names of Bollywood Celebrity

Here is a list of some famous Bollywood star kids names for you with their unique meanings.

1. Aaradhya

Parents: Abhishek and Aishwarya Bachchan

Meaning: In Sanskrit, this adorable celebrity baby girl’s name means ‘first one’ or ‘one worth worshipping,’ and boy, does her family fittingly dote over her! Aishwarya always carries her daughter in her arms for this adorable reason.

2. Azad

Parents: Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

Meaning: Azad means ‘free or liberated,’ which makes this one of the strongest celebrity baby boy names we know! It is inspired by Aamir’s great-granduncle, Maulana Azad (the excellent freedom fighter), of whom the family is proud. What a wonderful gesture!

3. Shahraan and Iqra

Parents: Manyata and Sanjay Dutt

Meaning: Shahraan has Persian roots where ‘Shah’ means royal and ‘raan’ means knight. Thus, Shahraan translates to a royal knight or warrior. The bonus is it starts with ‘S,’ keeping the tradition of boys being named with the same letter, like Sunil, Sanjay and now Shahraan. On the other hand, Iqra makes it on this list of celebrity daughter names due to its unique sound. It is a Hebrew name which means ‘to learn or educate.’

4. Anya, Diva and Czar

Parents: Farah Khan & Shirish Kunder

Meaning: Diva is derived from Latin and means ‘divine,’ whereas Anya means ‘grace’ in Russian. Czar, on the other hand, comes from the Latin word ’emperor.’

5. Viaan and Samisha

Parents: Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

Meaning: Shilpa’s boy’s name, Viaan, means ‘full of life and energy.’ Yes, we like the sound of his name and what it symbolises. On another note, little Viaan is also very stylish, just like his Mamma.

6. Nysa and Yug

Parents: Kajol and Ajay Devgan

Meaning: The name Nysa is of Greek origin and means a ‘goal or a new beginning,’ while the name Yug comes from a Hindi word that translates to ‘an era.’

7. Azaan and Rayaan

Parents: Amrita Arora and Shakeel

Meaning: The baby’s name Azaan means ‘powerful, and Rayaan means ‘door to paradise.’ Indeed, that’s exactly what children are – our pathway to bliss!

8. Aarin and Ryan

Parents: Madhuri Dixit and husband, Dr Nene

Meaning: Ryan is an Irish baby name that means ‘king,’ while Aarin means ‘mountain strength’. Madhuri, on her part, has a unique secret to keep her kids’ strength going.

9. Haroon

Parents: Konkana Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey

Meaning: Haroon translates to ‘hope’ in Sanskrit. Konakana and Ranvir were inspired by one of Salman Rushdie’s books – Haroun and the Sea of Stories.

10. Hrehaan and Hredhaan

Parents: Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne Roshan

Meaning: Hrehaan is an Indian variation of the Arabic name Rehan and means ‘God’s chosen one.’ Hridhaan is an Indian name that means ‘the one with a big heart.’ The parents hold their kids close to their hearts and don’t let them come to any harm, as Suzanne Khan’s reply to this media report proved. God bless them!

11. Kiaan Raj & Samaira

Parents: Karishma Kapoor

Meaning: Samaira means the Greek goddess of beauty in Latin, whereas Kian means ‘grace of God.’ Such pretty names, both of them, just like their gorgeous mom!

12. Abram, Aryan and Suhana

Parents: Shahrukh and Gauri Khan

Meaning: Baby AbRam’s name comes from the Hebrew word for ‘exalted father’ or ‘father of multitudes.’ Suahana means ‘charming’, and Aryan means’ an honourable person’ or ‘warrior.’

13. Akira & Shakya

Parents: Farhan & Adhuna Akhtar

Meaning: Akira in Japanese means’ bright and beautiful’ and describes the little girl quite aptly. Shakya means ‘energy circle.’ We think these names are the perfect blend of the spiritual and the worldly – a perfect balance!

14. Reene and Alicia

Parents: Renee and Alicia are the daughters of Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen.

Meaning: Renee is of French origin and means ‘reborn,’ while Alicia is of German origin and means ‘noble.’

15. Mahikaa and Myra

Parents: Mahikaa and Myra are the daughters of Bollywood actor and producer Arjun Rampal and his ex-wife, former supermodel Mehr Jesia.

Meaning: Mahikaa combines two Sanskrit words, ‘mahi,’ meaning ‘great’ and ‘ka,’ meaning ‘together.’ The name Myra is of Greek origin and means ‘fragrant oil.’

16. Rasha and Ranbir

Parents: Raveena Tandon and husband, Anil Thadani

Meaning: Apart from Raveena’s adopted daughters, she has two little ones named Rasha and Ranbir. Rasha means ‘the first drops of rain,’ but her entire name is Rashavishaka, which means Lord Shiva. Ranbir, whose full name is Ranbirvardhan, is also tied to Lord Shiva and means ‘Shiva is the war hero.’

17. Misha and Zain

Parents: Mira Rajput and Shahid Kapoor

Meaning: An amalgamation of Shahid’s and Mira’s names, Misha is a Russian name which means ‘God-like.’ Isn’t she that cute, indeed?

18. Roohi and Yash

Parents: Karan Johar (via surrogacy)

Meaning: Karan Johar has named his twins Yash and Roohi as a tribute to his parents, Yash and Hiroo. While Yash means ‘success,’ Roohi is an anagram of Karan’s mother’s name, Hiroo. Sweet!

19. Nitara and Aarav

Parents: Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar

Meaning: Akshay and Twinkle have chosen thoughtful Indian names for their children. While Nitara stands for ‘the one with deep roots,’ Aarav signifies a calming sound.’

20. Adira

Parents: Rani Mukherjee and Aditya Chopra

Meaning: Adira is ‘the noble one’ in Hebrew and is a beautiful union of her parents, Aditya and Rani.

21. Ayaan

Parents: Parveen Shahani and Emraan Hashmi

Meaning: In Arabic, Ayaan signifies ‘Gift of God,’ in various African languages, Ayaan means everything from the centre part of one’s soul to ‘brightness’ and ‘good fortune.’ We must say Emraan and Parveen chose a perfect name!

22. Riaan and Rahyl 

Parents: Genelia D’souza and Riteish Deshmukh

Meaning: Riaan stands for ‘king’ in Irish and many Indian languages.

23. Taimur and Jeh Ali 

Parents: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.

Meaning: Taimur is named after the founder of Emperor Timurid Empire in Persia in the 14th century. Taimur also means ‘iron’ in Arabic.

24. Nevaan

Parents: Sonu Nigam and Madhurima

Meaning: Nevaan is a spiritual name that translates to ‘holy’ or ‘one who is spiritual.’

25. Imaara

Parents: Avantika and Imran Khan

Meaning: Imara means ‘to enliven.’ That is precisely what she must have done to Imraan and Avantika!

26. Arhaan

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Parents: Arhaan is the son of Bollywood actor and director Arbaaz Khan and his ex-wife, actress Malaika Arora.

Meaning: Arhaan is a boy’s name derived from Arabic and means ‘gift from God.’

27. Laksshyaa

Parents: Laksshyaa is the daughter of Bollywood actor and producer Tusshar Kapoor.

Meaning: The name is derived from the Sanskrit language and means ‘aim’ or’ target.’

28. Leo, Zack, and Lara

Parents: Leo, Zack, and Lara are the children of Bollywood actor Lisa Haydon and Dino Lalvani. Leo and Zack are their sons, while Lara is their daughter.

Meaning: The names Leo and Zack are of Latin origin and meaning ‘lion’ and ‘God remembers,’ respectively. The name Lara is of Russian origin and means ‘cheerful’ or ‘famous.’

29. Raha

Parents: Raha is a daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt

Meaning: The baby name Raha in Sanskrit means ‘clan,’ whereas in Arabic, it means ‘peace.’

30. Mehr

Parents: Mehr is the daughter of Bollywood actor and producer Neha Dhupia and his wife, Angad Bedi.

Meaning: Mehr is of Persian origin and means ‘blessing.’

31. Mikail

Parents: Mikail is the son of Bollywood actor Ayesha Takia and Farhan Azmi

Meaning: Mikail is Arabic and means ‘who is like God.’

32. Nevaeh

Parents: Nevaeh is the daughter of Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani and Nin Dusanj

Meaning: Nevaeh is a modern invented name spelt backwards from the word ‘heaven.’

33. Vayu

Parents: Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja

Meaning: Vayu is a beautiful name which means ‘lord of the winds.’

34. Saira

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Parents: Saira is the daughter of Bollywood actor Lara Dutta and sportsperson Mahesh Bhupathi 

Meaning: The name Saira is of Arabic origin and means ‘traveller.’

35. Sappho

Parents: Sappho is the daughter of Bollywood actor and producer Kalki Koechlin

Meaning: Sappho is of Greek origin and derived from the name of the Greek poet Sappho

36. Veer

Parents: Veer is the son of Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol.

Meaning: Veer is of Sanskrit origin and means ‘brave’ or ‘valiant.’

37. Viraaj and Winston

Parents: Viraaj and Winston are the sons of Bollywood actor Celina Jaitley and Peter Haag.

Meaning: Viraaj originates from Sanskrit and means ‘king’ or ‘ruler.’ The name Winston is of English origin and means ‘joyful stone.’

38. Zeke Zidaan, Zene and Zoe

Parents: Zeke and Zidaan are the sons of Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi and Maria Goretti

Meaning: Zeke is a diminutive of Ezekiel and means ‘God strengthens.’ The name Zidaan is of Arabic origin and means ‘growth’ or ‘progress.’ The name Zene is of Greek origin and means ‘gift of Zeus.’ The name Zoe means ‘life’ in Greek.

39. Devi

Parents: Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are proud parents to a baby girl named Devi.

Meaning: Devi means ‘Goddess.’ She used to refer to a married woman in India after her name.

40. Ziddan and Aariz

Parents: Actor Zayed Khan and Malaika Khan

Meaning: Zayed is a Persian name with no proper meaning. It means ‘son’ in Persian books. Aariz is a unique name which means the most respectable.

41. Abhishek and Shweta

Parents: Amitabh Bachchan & Jaya Bachchan

Meaning: Abhishek means ‘worship’ and is a Sanskrit name. Shweta means ‘lovely and pure.’

42. Malti

Parents: Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas

Meaning: Malti is a Hindi word that means ‘tiny fragrant flower’ or ‘moonlight.’ The name is derived from two completely different languages, Sanskrit and Latin, which makes it a beautiful fusion of tradition and modernism.

43. Avyaan

Parents: Dia Mirza & Vaibhav Rekhi

Meaning: The name ‘Avyaan’ is also one of the names of Lord Ganesha, signifying being born with ‘lots of luck.’

44. Inaaya

Parents: Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu

Meaning: Inaaya is a name of Arabic origin and means help, care and protection from the almighty. It can also be interpreted as a ‘Gift from God.’

45. Dua Padukone Singh

Parents: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

Meaning: Dua is an Arabic-origin name meaning “prayer” or “blessing.” It reflects hope, gratitude, and a heartfelt connection to the divine

46. Koa and Keanu

Parents: Ileana D’Cruz and Michael Dolan

Meaning: Koa is a Hawaiian name meaning “brave,” “bold,” or “fearless” “warrior.”Keanu is of Hawaiian origin and means “cool breeze over the mountains.” It evokes a sense of calm, natural beauty, and gentle strength, made globally popular by actor Keanu Reeves.

47. Saiyad Hasan Jamil

Parents: Sana Khan & Anas Saiyad

Meaning: Saiyad is an Arabic-origin name meaning “leader,” “noble,” or “master.” It is traditionally used as a title of respect for descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, especially in Muslim communities. The name reflects dignity, honor, and noble lineage.

48. Zehaan

Parents: Gauahar Khan and Zaid Darbar

Meaning: Zehaan is a modern Arabic name meaning “brightness” or “radiance,” symbolizing intelligence, clarity, and spiritual insight.

Famous Tollywood Celebrity Baby Names

Tollywood is the nickname for Telugu cinema, which has given rise to many hits, superstars and a massive fan base over the years.

1. Gautham and Sitara

Parents: Namrata Shirodkar and Mahesh Babu

Meaning: Sitara means ‘a star’, and Gautham is derived from Gautam, named after Lord Buddha, ‘the eliminator of darkness.’

2. Akhil and Chaitanya

Parents: Amla and Nagarjuna Akkineni

Meaning: Akhil means ‘complete or whole’ while Chaitanya means ‘the brightness of spirit and intelligence.’

3. Mayookha and Karthikeya

Parents: Rajamouli and Rama Rajamouli

Meaning: Karthikeya is named after the Hindu God of war, and Mayookha signifies ‘a ray of light.’

4. Mahadhan and Mokshada

Parents: Ravi Teja and Kalyani

Meaning: While Mahadhan means ‘wealthy,’ Mokshada is derived from ‘Moksha,’ released from the cycle of rebirth.

5. Akira and Adhya

Parents: Pawan Kalyan and Renu Desai

Meaning: Akira means ‘bright,’ ‘intelligent,’ and ‘clear,’ while Adhya, being the firstborn, was given an apt name since it means ‘the first power, ‘unparalleled.’

6. Vidya Nirvana

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Parents: Vidya Nirvana is the daughter of Tollywood actress Lakshmi Manchu

Meaning: Vidya is a Sanskrit name that means ‘knowledge,’ while Nirvana means ‘enlightenment.’

7. Ayaan

Parents: Ayaan is the son of Tollywood actor Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Reddy.

Meaning: Ayaan is an Arabic name that means ‘gift of God.’

8. Sivani and Shivatmika

Parents: Sivani and Shivatmika are the daughters of Tollywood actors Jeevitha Rajasekhar and Rajasekhar. 

Meaning: Sivani is a Sanskrit name that means ‘full of life,’ while Sivatmika means ‘pure soul.’

9. Roshan and Rohan 

Parents: Roshan and Rohan are the sons of Tollywood actor Srikanth and his wife Ooha. 

Meaning: Roshan is a Persian name that means ‘bright,’ while Rohan is a Sanskrit name that means ‘ascending.’

10. Srija, Sushmitha and Ram Charan 

Parents: Srija, Sushmitha and Ram Charan are the children of Tollywood actor Chiranjeevi and his wife Surekha. 

Meaning: Srija is a Sanskrit name that means ‘radiance,’ while Sushmitha means ‘good smile.’ Ram Charan is also an actor, and his name is a combination of the names Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman.

11. Arjun 

Parents: Arjun is the son of the Tollywood actor Nani and Anjana

Meaning: Arjun is a Sanskrit name that means ‘bright’ or ‘shining.’

12. Bhavana, Hayavahini, Aashirtha, and Arjun Ramnath

Parents: Bhavana, Hayavahini, Aashirtha and Arjun Ramnath are the children of the Tollywood actor Daggubati Venkatesh and Neeraja.

Meaning: Bhavana means ‘feelings,’ Hayavahini means ‘swift as the wind,’ Aashirtha means ‘blessed,’ and Arjun Ramnath combines two names, Arjun and Ramnath.

13. Ritwik 

Parents: Ritwik is the son of the Tollywood actors Krishna Vamsi and Ramya Krishna

Meaning: Ritwik is a Sanskrit name that means ‘one who performs the sacred fire ritual.’

14. Abhay Ram and Bhargava Ram

Parents: Abhay Ram is the son of the Tollywood actor Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi

Meaning: Abhay is a Sanskrit name that means ‘fearless.’

15. Virat Krishna

Parents: Virat Krishna is the son of the Tollywood actress Gopichand and Reshma

Meaning: Virat is a Hindi name that means ‘gigantic,’ while Krishna is a Sanskrit name that means ‘dark’ or ‘black.’

Most Popular Kollywood Celebrity Baby Names

Kollywood, derived from Hollywood, is the name given to the Tamil film industry, primarily since it is located in Kodambakkam near Chennai, with the vast fan following that Kollywood has amassed and its impact on fans, it would have been a crime not to include the baby names of Kollywood celebrities here.

1. Aishwarya and Soundarya

Parents: Rajinikanth and Lata

Meaning: Aishwarya stands for ‘prosperity and wealth’, and Soundarya means ‘beauty.’

2. Diya and Dev

Parents: Suriya and Jothika

Meaning: While Dev means ‘God,’ Diya means ‘brightness and radiance.’

3. Linga and Yatra

Parents: Dhanush and Aishwarya

Meaning: Linga symbolises’ Lord Shiva,’ and Yatra stands for ‘religious procession.’

4. Vedant

Parents: R Madhavan and Sarita

Meaning: Apart from being a sonorous name, Vedant also has a deep meaning. Vedant means ‘the one who has the ultimate wisdom of the Vedas.’

5. Shruti and Akshara

Parents: Kamal Haasan and Sarita

Meaning: Shruti means ‘lyrics of the Vedas,’ while Akshara means ‘indestructible and indisputable.

6. Ameen, Katija and Rahima 

Parents: Ameen, Katija, and Rahima are the children of singer A. R. Rahman and Kollywood Saira Banu.

Meaning: Ameen is an Arabic name that means ‘faithful,’ while Katija is a Persian name that means ‘pure.’ Rahima is an Arabic name that means ‘compassionate.’

7. Nandan

Parents: Nandan is the son of director Maniratnam and actress Suhasini.

Meaning: Nandan is a Sanskrit name that means ‘delightful.’

8. Anoushka

Parents: Anoushka is the daughter of Kollywood actor Ajith Kumar and his wife Shalini. 

Meaning: Anoushka is a Russian name that means ‘graceful.’

9. Saranya and Shanthnu

Parents: Saranya and Shanthnu are the children of Kollywood actor and director Bhagyaraj and his wife Poornima Jayaram. 

Meaning: Saranya is a Sanskrit name that means ‘the moon,’ while Shanthnu is a Sanskrit name that means ‘peace.’

10. Emira and Aymaan

Parents: Emira and Aymaan are the children of Abaas and Erum

Meaning: Emira is a Hebrew name that means ‘princess,’ while Aymaan is an Arabic name that means ‘blessed.’

11. Aadit and Adheep 

Parents: Aadit and Adheep are the sons of Simran and Deepak Bagga

Meaning: Aadit is a Sanskrit name that means ‘peak,’ while Adheep means ‘light’ in Hindi.

12. Shiviya

Parents: Shiviya is the daughter of Kollywood actor Krish and Sangeetha

Meaning: Shiviya is a Sanskrit name that means ‘one who brings prosperity.’

13. Purvi

Parents: Purvi is the daughter of Kollywood actor Arun Vijay and Aarthi 

Meaning: Purvi is a Sanskrit name which means ‘eastern.’

14. Sanjay and Divya 

Parents: Sanjay and Divya are the children of Kollywood actor Vijay and Sangeetha

Meaning: Sanjay is a Sanskrit name that means ‘triumphant,’ while Divya means ‘divine’ in Sanskrit.

15. Vihaan

Parents: Vihaan is the son of Kollywood actors Sneha and Prasanna. 

Meaning: Vihaan is a Hindi name that means ‘dawn’ or ‘beginning.’

Baby Names Of Indian Cricketers

Indian cricketers are as famous as celebrities in India. They are adored and followed by so many; here is a list of baby names of Indian cricketers with adorable meanings. 

1. Aazeen

Parents: Gautam Gambhir and Natasha Jain

Meaning: Aazeen is a Persian origin name meaning ‘beauty’ or ‘adorned.’

2. Agastya

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Parents: Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic

Meaning: Agastya is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘one who is born from a pitcher’ or ‘name of a sage.’

3. Akhira

Parents: Ravichandran Ashwin and Prithi

Meaning: Akhira is an Arabic origin name meaning ‘last’ or ‘final.’

4. Aleka Shastri

Parents: Ravi Shastri and Ritu Singh

Meaning: Aleka is a Greek origin name meaning ‘defender’ or ‘helper.’ Shastri is a title given to a scholar or a teacher.

5. Amiya

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Parents: Kapil Dev and Romi Bhatia

Meaning: Amiya is an Indian origin name meaning ‘delightful’ or ‘charming.’

6. Arush and Aaraina

Parents: Ashish Nehra and Rushma

Meaning: Arush is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘first ray of the sun.’ Aaraina is a Hebrew origin name meaning ‘mountain of strength.’

7. Aryavir and Vedant

Parents: Virendra Sehwag

Meaning: Aryavir is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘noble warrior.’ Vedant is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘end of the Vedas’ or ‘sacred knowledge.’

8. Gracia

Parents: Suresh Raina and Priyanka Chaudhary

Meaning: Gracia is a Spanish origin name meaning ‘grace’ or ‘charm.’

9. Hinaya

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Parents: Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra

Meaning: Hinaya is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘goddess of wealth and prosperity.’

10. Imran Khan Pathan

Parents: Irfan Pathan and Safa Baig

Meaning: Imran is an Arabic origin name meaning ‘prosperity’ or ‘happiness.’

11. Mayas , Svasti and Aaruni

Parents: Anil Kumble and Chethana Ramatheertha

Meaning: Mayas is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘illusion.’ Svasti is also a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘well-being’ or ‘auspiciousness.’Aaruni is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning “dawn” or “the first rays of the sun.” It symbolizes new beginnings, light, and hope.

12. Nidhyana

Parents: Ravindra Jadeja and Rivaba Solanki

Meaning: Nidhyana is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘intuition’ or ‘insight.’

13. Rohan 

Parents: Sunil Gavaskar and Marshneil Gavaskar

Meaning: Rohan is a Sanskrit origin name meaning ‘ascending’ or ‘growing.’

14. Samaira

Parents: Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh

Meaning: Samaira is an Arabic origin name meaning “enchanting” or ‘entertaining companion.’

15. Samit and Anvay

Parents: Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid and his wife, Vijeta Pendharkar.

Meaning: Samit is a Sanskrit name which means ‘collected’ or ‘united.’ It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘samita,’ which means ‘assembled’ or ‘gathered.’ Anvay is also a Sanskrit name which means ‘concordance’ or ‘harmony.’ It is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘anvaya,’ which means ‘consequence’ or ‘result.’

16. Sana

Parents: Sourav Ganguly and Dona Roy

Meaning: Sana is an Arabic name that means “resplendence’ or ‘brilliance.’ It can also mean ‘mountain peak’ or ‘to gaze or look.’

17. Vamika and Akaay

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Parents: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

Meaning: Vamika is a Sanskrit name that means ‘part of the mother’ or ‘a small part of the universe.’ It is derived from the words ‘Vama,’ which means ‘left,’ and ‘ika,’ which means ‘little.’Akaay is a Sanskrit-inspired name meaning “formless” or “one without a physical body,” symbolizing the soul or divine energy.

18. Ziva

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Parents: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni

Meaning: Ziva is a Slavic name that means ‘life’ or ‘living.’ It can also be derived from the Hebrew name ‘Ziv,’ which means ‘brightness’ or ‘radiance.’

19. Zoravar

Parents: Shikhar Dhawan and Ayesha Mukherjee

Meaning: Meaning of Zoravar is ‘bravest of all’

20. Zoravar

Parents: Shikhar Dhawan and Ayesha Mukherjee

Meaning: Meaning of Zoravar is ‘bravest of all’

21. Evaarah Vipula Rahul

Parents: KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty

Meaning: Evaarah is a modern, unique name likely derived from “Eva,” meaning life, and “Aarah,” suggesting beauty or adornment. It can be interpreted as “a graceful and lively soul”.

22. Fatehsinh Khan

Parents: Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge

Meaning: Fatehsinh means “victorious lion,” combining Fateh (victory) and Sinh (lion). The name symbolizes strength, courage, and triumphant spirit.

23. Sara and Arjun 

Parents: Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar

Meaning: Meaning of Sara is “pure,” “noble,” or “princess” in Hebrew and Sanskrit, symbolizing grace, elegance, and inner strength. Arjun means “bright,” “shining,” or “pure” in Sanskrit, and is known as the heroic archer from the Mahabharata, representing courage, clarity, and righteousness.

23. Ayaan

Parents: Yusuf Pathan & Afreen

Meaning: Ayaan is a popular name of Arabic origin meaning “gift of God” or “blessing.” It also conveys light, guidance, and divine favor in many cultures.

Businessman and Politician Baby Names 

Here is a list of the names of the kids of famous business people and politicians. They are as well-known as their parents and are followed by the youth of this country.

1. Akash, Anant and Isha Ambani

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Parents: Akash, Anant and Isha are the children of Indian businessman Mukesh and Nita Ambani, the chairman and largest shareholder of Reliance Industries Limited. 

Meaning: Aakash means ‘clouds,’ Anant means ‘happiness,’ and Isha refers to Goddess Lakshmi.

2. Anmol Ambani and Anshul Ambani

Parents: Anmol and Anshul are the children of Anil and Tina Ambani. 

Meaning: Anmol means ‘precious’ or ‘priceless’ in Sanskrit, while Anshul means ‘radiance’ or ‘brightness’ in Hindi.

3. Bansuri Swaraj

Parents: Bansuri is the daughter of Indian politician Sushma Swaraj, who served as India’s Minister of External Affairs from 2014 to 2019. 

Meaning: The name Bansuri means ‘flute’ in Hindi.

4. Karthikeya and Mayookha

Parents: Karthikeya and Mayookha are the children of Rajamouli

Meaning: Karthikeya is the name of Lord Muruga and means ‘who has a golden peacock as his vehicle’ in Sanskrit, while Mayookha means ‘peacock’ in Sanskrit.

5. Nandana Sen, Kabir Sen, Antara Dev and Indrani

Parents: Nandana, Kabir, Antara and Indrani are the children of Indian economist Amartya Sen. 

Meaning: Kabir has Arabic origin and means ‘great’ and ‘powerful.’ Nandana has Sanskrit origin and means ‘daughter.’ Antara (Sanskrit origin) means ‘inner’ or ‘close,’ Dev (Sanskrit origin) means ‘god’ or ‘divine,’ and Indrani has Sanskrit origin and means ‘Queen of Indra.’

6. Parakala Vangmayi

Parents: Parakala is the daughter of Nirmala Sitharaman, a very versatile politician. 

Meaning: Vangmayi means ‘literature’ in Sanskrit.

7. Radhe Jaggi

Parents: Radhe is the daughter of Indian classical dancer and spiritual teacher Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. 

Meaning: The name Radhe is a shortened version of the name Radha, a Hindu goddess and the consort of Lord Krishna.

8. Rohan Murthy and Akshata Murthy 

Parents: Rohan and Akshata are the children of Indian-American businessman and philanthropist N. R. Narayana Murthy, who co-founded Infosys. 

Meaning: Rohan means ‘ascending’ or ‘growing’ in Sanskrit, while Akshata means ‘unbroken’ or ‘whole’ in Sanskrit.

9. Siddarth Mallya

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Parents: Siddarth is the son of Indian businessman and former owner of Kingfisher Airlines, Vijay Mallya. 

Meaning: Siddarth means ‘one who has accomplished a goal’ in Sanskrit.

10. Zoish Irani and Zohr Irani 

Parents: Zoish and Zohr are the children of Smriti Irani.

Meaning: The name Zoish means ‘the invoker,’ and the name Zohr, on the other hand, means ‘Sun’ in Persian.

What Are the Effects of Names on Celebrities Kids?

As with any child, the effects of names on celebrity kids can vary widely depending on various factors such as culture, context, and personal experience. However, there are some general considerations regarding the potential impact of names on celebrity kids:

• Perception: Celebrities are often in the public eye, and their children may also face scrutiny and public opinion based on their names. This can pressure the child to live up to certain expectations or stereotypes associated with their name.
• Identity: Names can be an essential part of a person’s identity, and celebrity kids may have to balance their sense of self with their public image and expectations associated with their name.
• Lifestyle: Celebrity kids may have access to certain privileges and opportunities based on their family name, which can positively and negatively affect their lives and development.
• Self-esteem: A child’s name can impact their self-esteem and confidence, especially if the name is unique or uncommon.

FAQs

1. How do Bollywood celebrities often announce or reveal their baby’s name to the public?

Bollywood celebrities who want to announce their baby’s name to the public predominantly opt to do so via social media. While in the past they held press releases, these days, platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram are preferred to share the big news!

2. Do these names reflect current naming trends or traditions in Bollywood?

Celebrity children’s names tend to follow specific trends depending on what’s in during the era! Celeb star babies have been named based on spiritual connotations, famous Bollywood movie characters and historical figures, homages to family members, and names that combine the parents’ monikers! Some parents also prefer unconventional and unique names, and there has been an uptick of those in Bollywood in recent times.

3. Are there any Indian Bollywood baby names that have become popular outside India?

Bollywood names that have gained popularity outside India include Aaryan, Zain (also spelled Zayn or Zane), Misha, Lianna, Samaira, Kian, Diva, Emraan or Imran, and more!

Overall, Bollywood celebrity baby names can be complex and multifaceted and have positive and negative effects on their lives and development. Parents need to consider the potential impact of their child’s name while balancing their personal preferences and cultural traditions. Have these stars inspired you to take baby naming one step further from the usual? If you and your husband have concocted some unique names for your baby, write to us and let us know. We absolutely would love to hear how creative you are.

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Bollywood Star Kids
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