Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma name baby boy Akaay. Here's the meaning behind it

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma have announced the birth of their second child - a baby boy. Notably, the star couple has named their newborn son Akaay. The couple welcomed their son on February 15, 2024, and shared the news on their social media handles on Monday.

"With abundant happiness and our hearts full of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika's little brother into this world! We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka," the couple wrote in a social media post.

As the news spread like wildfire, fans became curious about the meaning behind the name.

What does Akaay mean?

The word 'Akaay' is derived from the Sanskrit. In Sanskrit 'kaaya' means ‘form or shape’. So Akaay means something infinite, without any particular shape, and immortal. Similarly, in Hindu religion, "Bhagwan Shiva" is considered formless. It is a unique and meaningful name that reflects the couple's cultural roots and love for traditional Indian names.

Their first child Vamika was had also cultural roots and named after none other than Goddess Durga, one of the major deities in Hinduism. The name is also associated with the deity Vamadeva who is the preserving/nurturing aspect of Devi Durga’s husband, Bhagwan Shri Shiva.

The couple tied the knot in 2017, after several years of dating.