When Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed their baby girl in November 2022, they already had the perfect name waiting for her—one that carried deep meaning, family blessings, and a beautiful connection to the future.
In a heartfelt conversation with author and podcaster Jay Shetty, Alia revealed how the name Raha was lovingly suggested by Ranbir’s mother, Neetu Kapoor. The couple, excitedly preparing for parenthood, had asked their family to suggest names for both a boy and a girl. Among the many names, one stood out—a boy’s name that Alia and Ranbir instantly loved but have kept under wraps for now.
It was Neetu Kapoor who then suggested, “What about Raha? It will go so well with the boy’s name too, if you ever have a son.” The moment they heard it, Alia and Ranbir knew—this was the name their daughter was meant to have.
Raha isn’t just a name; it’s a feeling, a blessing, and a promise of joy. As Alia beautifully described, “Raha means peace, joy, bliss—all the things she is to us.” The name carries rich meanings across cultures—a divine path in Swahili, a clan in Sanskrit, comfort in Bengali, peace in Arabic, and happiness, freedom, and bliss in its truest form.
When Alia shared Raha’s name with the world, she wrote, “True to her name, from the first moment we held her, we felt it ALL! It feels as though our lives have only just begun.”
With a name so full of love and purpose, Raha is already a symbol of joy in her family—a name that not only defines her but also holds a beautiful space for a future sibling, making it a story of love, legacy, and the journey ahead.
