Raha birthday special: Why did parents Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor choose their daughter's name to be 'Raha'?
As Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's daughter Raha turns 2 today, here's the story behind her name-keeping. As per media reports, the Kapoor granddaughter was named by Neetu Kapoor. Here's everything about the meaning, significance, and more about Raha.
As Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor¡¯s daughter Raha celebrates her second birthday today, curiosity has also dived in once again about what's the story behind their daughter's unique name. The power couple of Bollywood chose Raha with special meaning. Here's all that you need to know:
Who kept this name?
Alia and Ranbir announced the birth of their daughter with immense joy in November 2022. The couple shared that their daughter will be called 'Raha' which was the name chosen by her grandmother, Neetu Kapoor.
Neetu Kapoor's wish for Raha:
Grandmother Neetu Kapoor on Wednesday took to social media platform Instagram to wish her granddaughter. The former actress shared a photo of Raha seated between her parents as Ranbir kisses her. Neetu, in her Instagram post, wrote, ¡°Our pyaar s birthday god bless."
Credit:IG/Instagram post by Raha's aunt
Meanwhile, her aunt and Ranbir's sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, also shared a photo of Raha with her daughter Samaara and wished ¡°Happiest birthday my cutie pie,¡± to Raha.
What is the meaning of Raha?
The word Raha has many meanings in different languages. In Arabic, ¡®Raha¡¯ means 'peace.' In Sanskrit, the word means ¡®a path.¡¯
Is Raha a Hindu name?
Yes, Raha is an Indian-origin Hindu word. The girls named Raha are always natural leaders, independent, and action-orientated.
Public Reaction towards Raha
Ever since Raha was born, netizens always want to get at least one glimpse of her. Alia and Ranbir have revealed the face of their baby girl, and now they even take her with themselves in public gatherings where she always gets papped.
As Raha Kapoor celebrated her second birthday today, here's wishing her a great year ahead.
Suksham Sharma is a news enthusiast with a knack for TV and digital media. At Indiatimes, she crafts engaging content and fresh ideas. Passionate about the entertainment world, Suksham covers the latest in Bollywood and beyond, always eager for the next scoop. When she¡¯s not diving into entertainment news, she loves escaping to her hometown in Himachal Pradesh to unwind and recharge.
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