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Shamna Kasim Reveals Heartwarming Reason Behind Daughter's Name Dua Jameela

Actress Shamna Kasim, popularly known as Poorna, has shared the emotional reason for naming her newborn daughter Dua Jameela. She revealed the name 'Jameela' was chosen to honor her late grandmother, whose memory she holds dear. The actress celebrated her daughter's 28th day with a traditional 'noolekette' ceremony. Shamna and her husband Shanid Asif Ali are also parents to a son named Hamdan.

Key Points: Shamna Kasim Names Daughter After Grandmother

  • Named to honor late grandmother
  • Second child for the couple
  • Ceremony held on 28th day
  • Son Hamdan is a proud big brother
  • Name announced at birth in March
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Shamna Kasim discloses the reason for naming her daughter Dua Jameela

Actress Shamna Kasim (Poorna) explains she named her newborn daughter Dua Jameela to honor her late grandmother. See the emotional post.

"It was my grandmother's name - a piece of my heart I lost far too soon. - Shamna Kasim"

Chennai, April 12

Actress Shamna Kasim, who is better known as Poorna to her fans in the Tamil film industry, on Sunday disclosed the reason behind choosing to name her baby girl 'Dua Jameela'.

Taking to her Instagram page to pen a lengthy post, Shamna wrote, "Introducing our little angel, Dua Jameela. So many have asked me why "Jameela"? It was my grandmother's name - a piece of my heart I lost far too soon. Her love, her warmth, her memories have stayed with me every single day. I always told myself that if I were ever blessed with a baby girl, I would give her that same beautiful name... so a part of her could live on again."

The actress, who has made a name for herself in both Tamil and Malayalam cinema, went on to say, " Today, that promise has come true. Holding my daughter in my arms feels like a piece of my grandmother has come back to me in the most beautiful way. Celebrating her 28th day with her noolekette ceremony - a moment filled with love, blessings, and family."

She also wrote about how her elder son was proud of his younger sibling.

"And just like that, Hamdan has become a proud big brother - our hearts have grown in ways we never imagined.Welcome to the world, my sweet Dua Jameela... you are loved beyond words, beyond time, beyon d everything. Masha Allah," she wrote.

It may be recalled that in March this year, Shamna had announced that her husband Shanid Asif Ali and she had been blessed with a baby girl.

Taking to her Instagram page to share the happy news, the actress wrote, "Today, Allah has blessed my life with another precious gift. Early this morning at 4:25 AM, close to the time of Fajr, we were blessed with a baby girl. Immediately after her birth, the Adhan and Iqamah were recited in her ears. We have named our beloved daughter 'Dua Jameela.'"

The actress further went on to state, "May Allah grant her a long life, good health, and strong Iman, and make her grow into a righteous and noble person.May she be a great blessing for our entire family. #babygirl #newbornphotography #alhamdulillah."

Dua Jameela is the second child of the couple, who already have a son called Hamdan Asif Ali.

Shamna Kasim, who has done extensive work in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu cinema, is best known for her performances in 'Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moondramandu', 'Drohi', 'Jannal Oram', 'Savarakathi' and 'Dasara'.

- IANS

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Rohit P
It's lovely to see celebrities sharing such personal family moments. The noolekette ceremony on the 28th day is a beautiful Malayali tradition. Congratulations to the family!
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Sarah B
As someone who isn't familiar with all the cultural nuances, I find this so interesting. The recitation of Adhan and Iqamah immediately after birth is a profound welcome to the world. Thanks for sharing this glimpse.
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Arjun K
While the sentiment is beautiful, I sometimes feel a bit uneasy about the intense public sharing of a newborn's details and rituals. A child's privacy is precious too. Just a thought.
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Kavya N
Jameela is such a graceful name. It's wonderful how names carry forward legacies and memories. Hamdan becoming a big brother must be such a cute sight! Best wishes to Poorna and her family.
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Vikram M
Alhamdulillah! May Allah bless the child and the family. It's refreshing to see a South Indian actress, known by her screen name Poorna, sharing her faith and traditions so openly. More power to her.

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