Malvika Raaj, who once won hearts as the young ‘Poo’ in the movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, is now all grown up and has taken on the responsibilities of being a mom. She tied the knot with Pranav Bagga back in 2023, and in August 2025, the duo welcomed their little princess into their lives. Now, after 40 days of the little one’s birth, the new parents decided to announce her adorable name, which was also during the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.
Malvika Raaj reveals the name of her newborn daughter on the occasion of Dussehra
Taking to her IG handle, a while ago, Malvika Raaj shared a super-cute photo of her family, featuring her husband, Pranav and their little one. In the photo, Malvika and Pranav are seen wearing matching outfits, and it appears that the photo was taken at their daughter’s naming ceremony. Malvika looked pretty in a flower-printed salwar, while Pranav twinned with her in a matching kurta-pyjama set. He was seen holding his baby girl in his arms, while looking at the new mum of the house. Sharing the photo, Malvika revealed that she and Pranav decided to name their baby girl, Mahara. Her caption could be read as:
“40 Days of MAHARA. On the auspicious day of Dussehra, we officially named our Baby Girl!”
What does Malvika Raaj’s baby girl’s name mean?
Malvika Raaj and Pranav Bagga undoubtedly gave their baby girl an adorable name. The name Mahara has several meanings in different contexts. In Hinduism, this name is derived from the words ‘noble’ and ‘powerful’. On the other hand, the name itself originated from the Maori language of New Zealand, which means ‘thinking’ or ‘thoughts’, conveying the qualities of contemplation and introspection. In Arabic, the name means ‘skill’ or ‘expertise’. There is no denying the fact that Malvika and Pranav chose a very beautiful name for their little princess, who, in the name-announcement post, was seen sleeping in her dad’s arms. In another photo, Malvika was seen adoring her baby girl, who looked adorable in a cutesy headband and a matching swaddle, alongside her parents.
Malvika Raaj dons her baby girl’s name-inscribed necklace and dupatta
Malvika Raaj looked stunning at her daughter’s naming ceremony, donning a floral-printed salwar suit. The dupatta had an inscription of her daughter’s name, Mahara, and it was all things adorable. She also wore a necklace with the name inscription of her daughter. In some glimpses, we could also see the decoration around, filled with cake and gifts.
It was on August 24, 2025, when Pranav and Malvika took to their Instagram handles to share the good news of their baby’s arrival with their fans on social media. Malvika shared a cutesy pink graphic post with a special announcement and a heartwarming caption to reveal that she has become a mom to a little princess. Earlier, she also left us in awe with the glimpses from her ‘Mary Poppins-themed’ baby shower ceremony.
What do you think about Malvika’s daughter’s adorable name?
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