Story behind Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's kids'names - Vamika and Akaay: The cultural and spiritual significance

He is a sports legend, she is a diva of the glam world. His bat speaks volumes, her dialogues shush the noise, and thus together they form a formidable team - they are none other than Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. This couple has already made a place for themselves in the world. However, if you talk about their world, it revolves around their two munchkins - Vamika and Akaay. From the moment Virat and Anushka announced the names of their kids, it sent a wave of joy across social media. At the same time, it made almost everyone Google the meaning of the unique names. So today, let’s decode the same.Born on January 11, 2021, Vamika is Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s firstborn. Vamika’s name has Sanskrit roots. It represents the divine, it represents Goddess Durga. The word “Vama” relates to the left-handed side, representing creativity and intuitive skills. Consequently, Vamika carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning, embodying care, empowerment, and artistic talent all within one name.Virat and Anushka’s second child, Akaay, came into their lives last year on February 15. This name denotes unity or oneness. Just like Vamika, Akaay’s name also has a Sanskrit origin; it is derived from Aikya, which means singular, supreme, and limitless power. In addition to its Sanskrit roots, it has a different meaning in Hindi and Turkish. It can be linked to the word Kaya in Hindi, which means body. And according to WION, in Turkish, Akaay means fear, a full moon, or “Illuminating light of the full moon.”Bringing the curtain down on an outstanding 14-year career, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. Taking to his social media, the beloved cricketer has shared, "It's been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life.” "There's something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it's not easy, but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for. I'm walking away with a heart full of gratitude - for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I'll always look back at my Test career with a smile," he concluded.