Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Desi Praise For Kids’ Traditional Hindu Names | What Karthik, Arjun, Savithri Mean?

Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife, Apoorva, welcomed their third child on Wednesday. The couple announced the birth of their daughter, Savithri, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Both mother and child are doing well. They even thanked Ohioans and friends across the country for their prayers and warm messages.

Along with a family photo, former Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy wrote, “Apoorva and Vivek are happy to share the news of their daughter’s birth, Savithri. Mom and baby are doing well, and the family is thankful for the prayers and kind messages from Ohinoans and friends across the country." Indian-American entrepreneur's announcement was met with widespread congratulations.

But beyond the joy of the birth, it was the new arrival’s name, Savithri, that quickly became the subject of the discussion online. Users noted its strong cultural roots, and the discussion quickly shifted to the traditional Indian names chosen by the couple for all three of their children. The moment sparked conversations about identity, heritage and naming choices among Indian families abroad.

A social media user, reacting to the post, wrote, “Only NRI people name their children after God's name. And here in India, we have Kayra, Mayra, Vivaan, Akaayan etc etc.” The comment reflected a broader debate about how naming trends differ between Indians living overseas and those in India.