Why did Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh take two whole months to name their daughter? The answer is more emotional than you’d expect.
In a world where celebrity baby names often spark headlines for their uniqueness, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have taken a profoundly meaningful route. On September 8, 2024, the power couple welcomed their first child, a daughter they later named Dua Padukone Singh. But the name didn’t come instantly. In a recent interview, Deepika opened up about the emotional journey that led to the name. “It took us nearly two months. We tried every name under the sun, but nothing felt right until one day, we just looked at her and both said, ‘Dua,’” she revealed. The name, meaning “prayer” in Urdu, holds deep personal significance for the couple, symbolizing both gratitude and hope.
This rare glimpse into their private lives shows a softer, grounded side of Bollywood’s most glamorous duo. Deepika spoke candidly about how becoming a mother has changed her completely. “You can’t prepare for this kind of love. It’s humbling,” she said. Meanwhile, Ranveer has embraced fatherhood with his usual energy and emotion, often referring to Dua as “our little miracle” in his Instagram captions. The couple, known for being relatively private about their personal lives, shared a few monochrome pictures of tiny Dua’s feet and the nursery’s nameplate, sending fans into a meltdown. The name reveal wasn’t just about phonetics, it was a moment of spiritual intimacy, making the arrival of their daughter all the more special in the eyes of fans. It’s this blend of cinematic stardom and real-life vulnerability that continues to make Deepika and Ranveer one of India’s most beloved celebrity couples.
Biography of Deepika Padukone:
- Full name: Deepika Padukone
- Date of birth: January 5, 1986
- Education: Mount Carmel College, Bangalore; pursued a short course at Anupam Kher’s acting school in Mumbai
- Married to: Ranveer Singh (m. November 14, 2018)
- Debut project: Om Shanti Om (2007)
- Notable movies: Padmaavat, Piku, Chennai Express, Ram-Leela, Chhapaak, Jawan, Pathaan
- Awards and nominations: 3 Filmfare Awards (Best Actress for Piku, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Chhapaak), Time 100 Most Influential People (2018)