Deepika Padukone Shares the Heartfelt Story Behind Naming Her Daughter Dua with Ranveer Singh

In September 2024, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their beautiful daughter into the world.

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They took almost two months to choose the perfect name that felt truly meaningful to them.

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Deepika shared, they waited to feel their baby’s essence before settling on a name.

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She found inspiration in poetry and music, letting emotions guide their choice during quiet moments.

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The name they chose was "Dua," which means "prayer" — a word filled with deep emotion.

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One late night, Deepika texted Ranveer: “Dua?” He replied “Yes.” And the decision was sealed.

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On November 1, they announced her name on Instagram with a heartfelt caption and photo.

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“Dua Padukone Singh: Meaning a Prayer. She is the Answer to our Prayers,” Deepika wrote.

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Deepika is now embracing motherhood, taking a break after her role in Kalki 2898 AD.

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She’s expected to return for Kalki sequel, and possibly King with SRK and Suhana.

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