Saraayah meaning: Bollywood actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have shared the name of their baby girl. With an Instagram post, the couple introduced their little one as Saraayah Malhotra. The post, featuring a sweet picture of them holding their tiny daughter’s feet, read: “From our prayers, to our arms. Our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra.”
Fans have since been curious about the meaning and origin of this unique name.
Saraayah/Sarayah/Saraya possible meaning
The name Saraayah carries a sense of grace, change and/or divine connection. Some sources suggest draws inspiration from the Hebrew name Saray. This means “releaser” which could symbolise letting go of worries and perhaps embracing joy every day.
Another interpretation links Saraayah to Seraiah, also Hebrew. It translates to “Yahweh is ruler”.
In Japanese, the name is sometimes associated with the meaning “change.”
About Saraayah Malhotra
Sidharth and Kiara welcomed their daughter on July 16, 2025 sharing that their “world has forever changed.” Sidharth took to Instagram with a post in pink celebrating the arrival of their daughter. He wrote: “Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a Baby Girl. KIARA & SIDHARTH.”
While the official announcement came on July 16, news of the couple stepping into parenthood began circulating a day earlier, on July 15.
The couple had first announced their pregnancy in February 2025, sharing their joy with fans through a charming post. The photo featured their hands holding a tiny knitted sock, captioned: “The greatest gift of our lives…Coming soon.”