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Serena Williams‘ post-retirement dream has come true! The 41-year-old American tennis legend expressed her desire to become a mother once more when she announced her retirement from the sport last year. After shocking everyone with an amazing pregnancy news at the Met Gala a few months before, on August 23, Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian welcomed their second baby girl, Adira River Ohanian, into the world.

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Just a few weeks ago, the 40-year-old American entrepreneur shocked the entire family by revealing the second child’s gender. And now he’s done it again by ingeniously revealing the name of his daughter. While the name of their first daughter, Olympia, has a deep Greek God significance, the couple chose a completely different but equally profound name for their second kid.

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Serena Williams’ second child has a significant name 

Recently, the Reddit co-founder shared a rare moment they introduced their second baby girl to the world. Ohanian took to his Instagram account to share a beautiful post welcoming his daughter, Adira River Ohanian. Once again, Ohanian shared the joy of becoming a parent and proudly shared a religious connection behind their second daughter’s meaningful name.

With that heartfelt note, the American tennis legend’s husband turned religious and shared a quote from the Bible, emphasizing the deep meaning of the name. “Your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea.”

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The phrase describes a potential propensity towards bodies of water in terms of how one might connect to the strength and power of the ocean while still being noble. Moreover, the actual meaning of Adira River Ohanian, according to the Bible, stands for “noble, majestic, mighty, and powerful” in Hebrew.

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While they were trying to go for something different and fun with their second child’s name, the couple ended up having a profound name, just like their first child, Olympia.

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The significance behind Olympia’s name 

Even for the first daughter, the couple went for a unique name with great religious significance. The name Olympia is derived from Mount Olympus, which is the home of the Greek gods and carries a goddess-like aura. Well, apart from this definition, there is also one more athletic connection to this name.

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It also honors Serena, the 23-time Grand Slam champion, who has won four Olympic gold medals during her tennis career. Williams and Ohanian chose names that are both powerful and easy to remember for both of their girls.

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Considering the unique names of their daughters, which one of them did you like the most; Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. or Adira River Ohanian? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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