Introducing Evaarah: Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul Unveil Their Daughter's Adorable Name and First Look.

The wait is finally over! Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty and Indian cricketer KL Rahul have delighted fans worldwide by sharing the first look of their daughter and also revealing the name of their newborn child. In a heartwarming Instagram post shared on Friday, April 18, 2025, coinciding with KL Rahul's 33rd birthday, the couple introduced their little bundle of joy to the world, announcing her beautiful name: Evaarah.

Picture of Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul with Their Daughter Evaarah.

The adorable picture accompanying the announcement shows KL Rahul cradling baby Evaarah in his arms, while a radiant Athiya looks on with pure love. The caption simply read, "Our baby girl, our everything. 🪷 Evaarah/ इवारा ~ Gift of God 🪷".

The name Evaarah, with its Sanskrit roots, translates to "Gift of God," signifying the immense joy and gratitude the couple feel upon welcoming their first child. Athiya further elaborated on the meaning in her Instagram stories, revealing her full name as Evaarah Vipula Rahul. She explained that "Vipula" honors her maternal great-grandmother, while "Rahul" proudly carries her father's legacy.

Evaarah was born on March 24, 2025, and the couple had previously announced her arrival with a serene post featuring a painting of two swans. The decision to reveal her name on KL Rahul's birthday makes the occasion even more special, marking a beautiful new chapter in their lives as parents.

The announcement has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulatory messages from fans, fellow celebrities, and the cricketing fraternity. The adorable first glimpse of Evaarah has already captured hearts across social media, with many praising the meaningful and elegant choice of name.

Athiya and Rahul, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in January 2023, have always shared a close bond with their fans, and this personal announcement on a significant day is a testament to that. The arrival of Evaarah has undoubtedly brought immense happiness to the Shetty and Rahul families, with Suniel Shetty, Athiya's father, expressing his joy at becoming a grandfather in heartfelt posts.

Welcome to the world, little Evaarah! We extend our warmest wishes to Athiya and KL Rahul as they embark on this beautiful journey of parenthood.

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