Somewhere between the tradition of big celebrity baby name announcements and celebrities who leave us hanging for years without revealing their baby names, Gigi Hadid broke the internet this week when she subtly announced the name she and partner Zayn Malik chose for their 4-month-old daughter. She did this merely by updated her Instagram bio.
The single-line addition, reading “khai’s mom,” whipped social media users into a frenzy and “Khai” quickly began trending across the social media universe. Fans speculated on the meaning of the name in comments, with many Arabic speakers pointing out that Khai means “crowned” or “chosen one.”
Gigi Hadid Reportedly Named Her Daughter Khai After Her Grandmother
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After four months of anticipation, Gigi Hadid finally revealed her daughter's name on Thursday night in the ~slyest~ way possible. Without making a big todo, the model simply added, "khai's mom" to her Instagram bio and then she just waited for us to notice. Instagram
Of course, we did notice, and it wasn't long before the internet started freaking out over the name. I mean, Khai! How cute? There is more to the story, however. Gigi seemingly picked this name for a reason, and the reported meaning behind it is truly beautiful.