Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa Reveal Baby Girl’s Name

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa have publicly introduced their newborn daughter, Parvati Paul Rao, through an Instagram post. The announcement, accompanied by a heartfelt message and a family photograph, has drawn congratulatory responses from fellow actors and fans.

The photo shared on Instagram shows their daughter’s tiny fingers holding her parents’ hands. Soft, intimate, and emotional, the image captures the joy of new parenthood without revealing the baby’s face. Along with the picture, the couple wrote, “With folded hands and full hearts, we introduce our greatest blessing,” revealing their daughter’s name as Parvati Paul Rao and adding heart and folded-hands emojis.

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Parvati: Name Meaning and Significance

The name Parvati Paul Rao carries both cultural and familial significance. Parvati, a Sanskrit name meaning “daughter of the mountain” or “she of the mountains,” is derived from Parvata (mountain). In Hinduism, Parvati is a major goddess, the consort of Lord Shiva, and the mother of Ganesha and Kartikeya. The name symbolizes strength, grace, and devotion, embodying a balance of power (Shakti) with compassion and serenity.

The middle name Paul comes from Patralekhaa’s family name, while the surname Rao reflects Rajkummar’s family lineage. By including both parental surnames, the couple emphasizes equality and a shared family heritage, moving away from traditional naming practices that often omit the mother’s maiden name. In this way, Parvati Paul Rao is a name deeply rooted in Indian tradition while also representing a modern, thoughtful choice to honour both parents’ backgrounds in their child’s identity.

Rajkummar and Patralekhaa’s Love Story

Rajkummar and Patralekhaa’s love story spans over a decade. The two met while working on Hansal Mehta’s CityLights (2014), where their on-screen chemistry soon blossomed into a real-life relationship. After several years of dating, the couple tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in November 2021 in Chandigarh.

Rajkummar’s Work Front

Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming projects include the Netflix film Toaster with Sanya Malhotra, a biopic on prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam directed by Avinash Arun, and a Shoojit Sircar comedy. He also has a major Sourav Ganguly biopic in the works and recently launched a production house, KAMPA Films, with his wife Patralekhaa.