Bollywood’s favorite couple has a name for their newest addition. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed on Dussehra, October 20, that their second daughter is named Devi Padukone Singh, sharing their first family portrait on Instagram, according to ANI.
The couple announced the name through a joint post captioned, “Of Love & Abundance… Devi Padukone Singh.” In the photograph, Deepika cradles newborn Devi while Ranveer holds their elder daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, who plants a kiss on her baby sister. All four are dressed in coordinated ivory and golden ethnic outfits.
A name full of meaning
The name Devi, derived from Sanskrit, means “goddess” and is associated with divine feminine power, grace and strength — a fitting choice for an announcement made on Dussehra, the festival marking the victory of good over evil. Devi was born on September 19, while elder sister Dua — whose name means “prayer” — was born on September 8, 2024.
Celebrity well-wishes pour in
Fans and celebrities flooded the comments with congratulations. Alia Bhatt left shine and heart emojis, while Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Sharvari, Bhumi Pednekar and Sanjay Kapoor also shared their love.
Deepika and Ranveer, who married in a grand ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, in November 2018, largely keep their children’s lives private. On the work front, Ranveer is filming the post-apocalyptic thriller Pralay, while Deepika will next be seen in King, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and slated for a Christmas release.
A Dussehra to remember
The choice to announce on Dussehra — one of India’s most auspicious festivals — added extra significance to the reveal. Across the country, fans celebrated the news as part of their own festivities, with the couple’s post racking up millions of likes within hours.
Deepika and Ranveer have fiercely guarded their daughters’ privacy, sharing only glimpses of family life. The Devi announcement, with its full family portrait, was a rare and generous moment — and Bollywood’s newest star already has the industry wrapped around her tiny finger.
The announcement also sparked a wave of fan art and congratulatory messages across social media, with the hashtag celebrating baby Devi trending in India within hours of the Dussehra reveal.
