Athiya Shetty And KL Rahul Welcome Baby Girl, Name Her ‘Evaarah’

Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul have embraced parenthood with the arrival of their baby girl. The couple announced the news on Instagram, revealing they’ve named their daughter Evaarah, which means ‘Gift of God.’

The proud parents shared a simple yet heartfelt post that reads: “Our baby girl, our everything. ♧ Evaarah/ इवारा ~ Gift of God ♧”. The post featured a simple white background with the announcement text, marking this significant milestone in their lives.

This wonderful news comes after the couple had previously hinted at their expanding family. In January, Athiya had shared a post captioned “Oh, baby!” accompanied by various emojis including a baby chick and heart symbols, which now appears to have been a subtle pregnancy announcement.

Athiya and KL Rahul, who tied the knot in January 2023 at Athiya’s father Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala, have been relatively private about their personal life. Their intimate wedding was attended by close friends and family members after several years of dating.

The Meaning Behind The Name

The couple chose the name Evaarah (इवारा) for their daughter, explicitly sharing its beautiful meaning – “Gift of God.” The spiritual significance of the name reflects the couple’s joy and gratitude for their newborn.

While neither Suniel Shetty nor other family members have posted about the new arrival yet, fans and industry colleagues have been flooding the comment section with congratulatory messages. The arrival of Evaarah marks Suniel Shetty’s first grandchild, adding another joyful dimension to this family celebration.

Athiya’s social media has given glimpses into her life leading up to becoming a mother. In December 2024, she shared posts captioned “decembering” with butterfly emojis, and another post stating “2025, looking forward to you,” perhaps hinting at the exciting changes coming to their lives.

The Couple’s Journey

Athiya Shetty, daughter of Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, made her acting debut in 2015 with the film “Hero” opposite Sooraj Pancholi. She has since appeared in films like “Mubarakan” and “Motichoor Chaknachoor.”

KL Rahul, one of India’s premier cricketers, currently serves as vice-captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches and is a key player for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.

The couple reportedly began dating in 2019 and made their relationship official in 2021, though they had been spotted together numerous times before the announcement. They’ve been admired for maintaining a low profile despite their high-profile careers.

In November, Athiya celebrated her birthday and shared on Instagram that she was “Abundantly blessed” and thanked followers for their wishes, possibly referencing her pregnancy at the time.

Just weeks before announcing their daughter’s birth, Athiya posted images from Lake Como, Italy, perhaps enjoying a final vacation before welcoming their little one.

The arrival of baby Evaarah marks the beginning of a beautiful new chapter for the Shetty-Rahul family. As they embrace parenthood, fans around the world continue to shower them with love and blessings for their growing family.

With their balanced approach to public and private life, it remains to be seen how much of their parenting journey the couple will choose to share with their followers. For now, this simple, heartfelt announcement perfectly captures the joy of welcoming their precious “Gift of God” into the world.

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