Ever since the actor Priyanka Chopra and singer Nick Jonas' first child through surrogacy was born on January 15 this year, fans have been guessing what the couple will name their daughter. However, no post on the name has been made by either the couple or their family members as of yet. A news media organisation, though claims to have figured out the name through the birth certificate.
The young couple and first-time parents took to social media on January 22 and announced the birth of their baby girl. Their post read, "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much." The couple had tied the knot in 2018.
As per reports, the baby was born prematurely, arriving 12 weeks before the due date. Post the birth, the baby girl stayed at the Southern California Hospital, which is located on the outskirts of Los Angeles.
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Since the announcement, the couple has remained tight-lipped about their child. At the time, Madhu Chopra, mother of Priyanka Chopra, when asked about the baby, had said that she is happy on becoming a grandmother. She also stated that the baby is yet to be named and that they are waiting for suggestions from the priest.
In April, for the first time, Priyanka Chopra publicly spoke about becoming a parent during an interview with YouTuber and talk show host Lilly Singh. She said, "As a new parent right now, I keep thinking that I will never be imposing my desires, fears, my upbringing onto my child. I have always believed that children come through you, not from you."
Priyanka Chopra's daughter named Malti Marie?
As for the name of the child, neither Chopra nor Jonas has talked about it. However, TMZ reported that the couple has named their child Malti Marie. This information was sought through the birth certificate of the baby and her full name is apparently Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.
Malti means small fragrant flower or moonlight. The name is taken from Sanskrit and has an Indian origin linked to it, while Marie is taken from Latin and means star of the sea. Is there a family connection to this name for either Chopra or Jonas? Fans can only speculate as of yet.
The couple are yet to announce the name of their baby or make a social media post about their new parenthood. Chopra is currently seen promoting her upcoming films and she also posts pictures with her husband on social media. Recently, Chopra and Jonas celebrated Easter at their Los Angeles home and gave their fans a treat in form of pictures and videos.