Akaay, Vamika: Names of Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma’s kids are deeply rooted in Hindu beliefs

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently welcomed their second child, an adorable baby boy. According to reports, the boy was born on February 15.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the pair wrote, “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..”

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

What Does Akaay Mean?

As per several name portals, ‘Akaay’ is a derivative of the Sanskrit word ‘kaaya’ which means ‘form or shape’. So Akaay means something which is infinite, without any particular shape. The Turkish language also has the word ‘Akaay’ which means ‘shining moon’.

This is far from the first time, Virushka had been thoughtful about naming their progeny. Their first child Vamika was 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, Lord Shiva.

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