All You Need to Know about Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' Daughter malti marie chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas Turned parents and announced the good news earlier this year.

While the couple didn't share any picture of the little one, the two had requested privacy in the statement. "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much".

The couple welcomed their baby girl through surrogacy

According to TMC who got hold of the birth certificate, Priyanka and Nick's daughter was born just after 8 PM on January 15 at a hospital in San Diego

The star couple named her Malti Marie Chopra Jonas

While Malti is an Indian origin name that translates as a small fragrant flower or moonlight in Sanskrit, Marie is derived from the Biblical name Mary, the mother of Jesus in French

PC and Nick's daughter's name also holds a special connection to the actress' mother Madhu Chopra. While Madhu goes by the name Madhu Akhouri Chopra, her Instagram handle reads 'Madhumalati'. Marie comes from Denise Marie Miller Jonas

According to Daily Mail UK, Malti Marie remained in the hospital for quite some time until she was healthy enough to be taken home, owing to her premature birth

Going by the surname, it's believed that the baby girl is likely to be raised following the cultural roots of both Priyanka and Nick