New parents Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha, who welcomed their baby boy on October 19, a day before the festival of Diwali, have officially shared his name after almost a month. The couple shared their first photo with the newborn as they revealed his name and the emotional sentiment behind it.
When Parineeti Chopra announced her baby’s name, she wrote in a poetic message, “Jalasya rūpam, premasya svarūpam — tatra eva Neer.” Our hearts found peace in the eternal drop of life. We named him ‘Ner’ – pure, divine, limitless.”
What is the meaning of the name Neer?
The Sanskrit word “neer” means water and is associated with the five elements of life, symbolizing purity and fluidity. In the Dutch language, it refers to a place called Neer located in Limburg, Netherlands. Considered a version of the name Rayner, it is considered a diminutive in Limburgish. The word Rayner is derived from the Germanic name Ragin-heri, while the former means ‘council, counsel or decision,’ the latter ‘army.’
The couple chose the unique name as Neer is a mash-up of their own names, a source told ETimes. While ‘Nee’ comes from Parineeti, R is the initial of Raghav.
Reaction on social networks
Social media went into a frenzy over the announcement and released adorable messages celebrating baby Neer’s one month. The user wrote: “Happy one month lil Neer 💙 Wow what a beautiful name your baby boy has.”
Another user commented: “Happy one month in this world lil neer🥹🤍🧿.”
A third comment read, “Parineeti ka Nee and Mr. Raghav ka R – ‘Neer’.”
Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha love story
Bollywood actress Parineeti tied the knot with politician and AAP leader Chadha in a traditional ceremony at the Leela Palace two years ago Raghav, in September 2023. They got married four months after getting engaged at Kapurthala House in New Delhi. Before going public with each other, they dated secretly for a while. The actress had earlier revealed that she first met the Aam Aadmi Party leader in London at an award function.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha announce the arrival of a baby boy
In a joint post on October 19, the couple wrote: “It’s finally here! Our baby boy! and we literally don’t remember life before! Arms full, our hearts fuller. First we had each other, now we have everything.”
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha share pregnancy news
The couple announced the actor’s pregnancy news in August 2025. In a joint Instagram post, Parineeti wrote, “Our little universe … on the way. Blessed beyond measure.”
This adorable post came with a picture of a white and gold cake with the words “1 + 1 = 3” in the shape of baby feet made of frosting.
