Deepika Padukone’s Daughter’s First Look doing Namkaran Ceremony with Family in her New House

Deepika Ranveer trolled for naming daughter ’Dua’: 5 times celebs dealt with flak for naming their children

Bollywood couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s Diwali baby name reveal sparked controversy online. The choice of “Dua” drew criticism from some social media users who deemed it inappropriate for an Indian child and urged for a more traditional Hindu name.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, a Bollywood power couple, were blessed with a baby girl on September 8th, 2024 and on the occasion of Diwali, the duo revealed the name of their little one. Although fans and co-stars have congratulated the couple, some social media users have voiced disgust and questioned the naming choice.
The couple has come under fire from some internet users who claim that the name “Dua” is inappropriate for an Indian child. There are even those who argue that the couple ought to have opted for a more conventional Indian name.
A person on social media wrote, “Prarthana v to rakh sakti thi. Why muslim name. Bollywood Jaan bujh kar aisa karte hain. They are hurting the sentiments of sanatana Dharma.”

One social media user commented, “Why not prarthana and why duaa??? Why not hindi but urdu ??” Another user wrote, “Dua ? Koi HINDU Naam Nahi Su’n’jha Kya….? Dua…? Why Dua ? PRARTHNA Kyu Nahi….? You Both Are HINDU, Forgotten or what ?”.
This is not the first time when celebrities have faced flak for their baby naming choices. In the era of social media, it has given people the power to be unanimous and have opinions about anything and everything. Here are 5 times when social media users exercised their freedom to school celebs for their baby naming choices:

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan

Kareena and Saif are prone to controversy when it comes to the names they choose for their child. She and her husband, Saif Ali Khan, had previously been singled out for naming their son Taimur. According to rumors, Jeh’s name is written in Kareena’s book as Jehangir, the Mughal emperor. This time, the dispute around his name exploded. When Taimur, Kareena and Saif Ali Khan’s first child, was born, there was a similar controversy. The infant was named after a “Turkish invader,” according to trolls.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

In 2013, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave birth to their first child. Given that the child will most likely inherit Kanye’s last name, fans conjectured for months about the couple’s first child’s name. The couple gave birth to North, a name that exceeded everyone’s expectations. Thus, the full name of their daughter is North West which raised many eyebrows and the name still serves as a meme fodder for many.

Alia and Ranbir Kapoor

The internet flew into a frenzy as soon as Alia and Ranbir treated the world to a stunning look of their daughter, Raha. Their admirers showered the little munchkin with affection in the post’s comment section. However, several internet users took issue with the couple’s usage of a Barcelona jersey to make such a big announcement. Some, on the other hand, ridiculed the new parents for giving away their baby girl’s name in an attempt to come up with something original.

Priyanka and Nick Jonas

Priyanka and Nick, the adorable couple, welcomed their daughter in January 2022 via surrogacy. Chopra and Jonas named their daughter Malti Marie Jonas after their grandparents on both sides. Malti is the middle name of Chopra’s mother, Dr. Madhu Malti Chopra, and Marie is the middle name of Nick’s mother, Denise Marie Jonas. However, the trolls cared less about the sentiment behind naming her and called the name too outdated and boring.

David and Victoria Beckham

The couple’s love for unconventional name choices is known to all. It includes Harper Seven for their daughter and Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz for their sons. However, the name Brooklyn specifically was the most challenged name by the netizens. In her well-known This Morning show , Katie Hopkins specifically mentioned Brooklyn as an example of a children’s name she truly detested.