Deepika Padukone shares how and why she and Ranveer Singh chose 'Dua' as their daughter's name: 'It felt like a beautiful summary of...'

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their precious daughter in September 2024, but it took nearly two months for them to settle on her name. In a recent interview, Deepika explained the thoughtful process behind choosing the name 'Dua.'Taking Time to Settle InIn a chat with Marie Claire, the Om Shanti Om star explained that they wanted to wait until their daughter had settled into her new world and shown a bit of her personality before choosing a name. Holding her first, they felt, was more important than rushing into a decision.Inspired by Poetry and MusicWhile contemplating the name, the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani star drew inspiration from poetry and music. After careful thought, they chose "Dua," which means prayer in Arabic. Deepika shared that the name perfectly captured the essence of what their daughter means to them, describing.The Moment of DecisionDeepika fondly recalled the moment they decided on the name, sharing that she texted Ranveer late one night while he was shooting for a film. She simply asked, “Dua?” to which Ranveer replied, “Yes.” And just like that, the name was chosen.An Instagram RevealOn November 1, 2024, Deepika and Ranveer shared an adorable picture of their daughter Dua (with her face not visible) on Instagram, revealing her name. In the caption, Deepika wrote, "Dua Padukone Singh. ‘Dua’: meaning a Prayer. Because she is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer."Exciting Future ProjectsDeepika is currently on a break, focusing on her role as a mother and caring for her daughter. Her last project was Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD, alongside Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan, and reports suggest she’ll soon begin working on the film's sequel. There are also rumors about her joining Shah Rukh Khan's King, which features Suhana Khan, with Abhishek Bachchan and Arshad Warsi in key roles. However, her involvement in the film has yet to be confirmed by the makers.