What is the meaning of Akaay? Know The Origin of the name of Virat-Anushka's newborn Son

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Virat Kohli announced the birth of his second child on Tuesday (February 20). The Indian batting stalwart has given birth to a baby boy with his wife Anushka Sharma.

Kohli announced the news on his Instagram account on Tuesday and urged for privacy to the fans. The newborn son has been named Akaay, as it was announced by Kohli himself. Akaay was born on February 15 as the player revealed.

"With abundant happiness and our hearts all of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay & Vamika's little brother into this world!" an Instagram post by Virat Kohli read.

"We seek your blessings and good wishes in this beautiful time in our lives. We request you to kindly respect our privacy at this time. Love & Gratitude. Virat & Anushka," it added.

What is the meaning of Akaay?

After the announcement of Virat Kohli's newborn's name, there is a surge among netizens to know the meaning of the name Akaay. Given the unfamiliarity of the name, many have been looking to find what the name means.

'Akaay' is a Turkish Origin word which has a gender-neutral meaning of 'Shining Moon' or 'From the Moon's Shine'.

In Sanskrit, Akaay means without a form / one with more than just a physical body. In the Filipino language, Akaay means 'Guidance'.

We can count that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma used the Turkish origin to name their child.

Akaay is Kohli's second-born child as the Indian batter already has a daughter named Vamika. The name Vamika means Goddess Durga in Sanskrit.