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Naomi Osaka Falls Back on Her Proud Japanese Heritage as She Shows True Gratitude in Naming Her Infant Baby

Published 07/13/2023, 7:51 AM EDT

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Naomi Osaka and her American rapper boyfriend Cordae have recently welcomed their first child together. Cordae was on a tour after the birth of his daughter in Canada when he jovially dedicated a song to her. During his performance, Cordae announced the name of their daughter which is Shai. Given her mother’s Japanese lineage, the name also seems to find its origin in the Japanese language only.

The couple seems to express their gratitude with the given name. Osaka and Cordae have found their new cheerleader and hope as they welcomed their baby girl into the world with a beautiful name.

The meaning behind the name of Naomi Osaka and Cordae’s daughter

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The daughter of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and renowned American rapper Cordae have become the talk of the town. A few days after their daughter’s birth, Cordae took off to his concert at Calgary Stampede in Canada on July 8 as he announced the arrival of his baby girl.

During the concert, he expressed his love for his fans and stated, “I love you all forever for that. You all are a part of my family.” Then he disclosed the name of his daughter, “And speaking of family… my daughter Shai was just born a couple of days ago. So, I wanna dedicate this performance to my baby girl Shai. I love you, I’m going back home.”

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The beautiful name, Shai, finds its origin in her mother’s Japanese ethnicity. Shai in Japanese supposedly means, “Appreciate”. Other synonyms of the name are, “Gratitude” or “To Thank”. The name holds a beautiful meaning for the couple as they welcome their valuable daughter into the world.

In an ode to the love of their life, the couple ‘appreciates’ their hope in a changed world for them. Apart from Naomi Osaka, there is the tennis legend Serena Williams who is sitting tight for her new baby.

Serena Williams gives an update about Olympia’s soon-to-be younger sibling

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As the tennis realm celebrates the arrival of Shai into the life of Naomi Osaka, it also awaits the arrival of Serena Williams’ new baby. The 23-time Grand Slam champion recently updated her Instagram followers about new developments in her life. Giving a teaser about an exciting project which will come out next year, she also gave an update about her baby bump.

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Serena Williams touched her pregnant belly lovingly as she updated her fans about the new one popping out soon.

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Who do you think is it going to be? A younger brother or a sister for Olympia? Let us know your guess in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma

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Shivali Sharma is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in off-court topics and has a particular focus on the legendary ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams. With a wealth of experience in the industry, Shivali has authored numerous articles covering varied topics concerning the 23-time Grand Slam champion, including her personal life, career, and more. In addition to her work on Serena Williams, Shivali is also a huge fan of Naomi Osaka and admires the four-time Major winner, particularly for her advocacy for mental health.
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Bhavani Singh