Sania Mirza, Shoaib Blessed With Son; Named Izhaan. This Is What The Name Means

Tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoib Malik, who were blessed with a son on Tuesday morning, have named the little one Izhaan Mirza-Malik.

The first name means God's gift, as the parents feel that he is truly one.

Sania delivered the baby in Rainbow Hospital in Hyderabad.

Shoaib broke the news on social media, tweeting: "Excited to announce: It's a boy, and my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual #Alhumdulilah. Thank you for the wishes and Duas, we are humbled."

Excited to announce: Its a boy, and my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual #Alhumdulilah. Thank you for the wishes and Duas, we are humbled #BabyMirzaMalik

— Shoaib Malik ?? (@realshoaibmalik) October 30, 2018

Following this news, Sania and Shoaib’s fans flooded the Twitter with congratulatory messages. Here are few of them.

It's a BOY!!! Angel #BabyMirzaMalik is here! Many many congratulations Khaala anammirzaaa Mommy @MirzaSania Daddy realshoaibmalik . Cant wait to meet you all and hold the Baby in my… https://t.co/XRYQHhGBEz

— Neeti Mohan (@neetimohan18) October 30, 2018

Bohot bohot mubarak my dearest @MirzaSania & @realshoaibmalik !!!! MashAllah. Wishing the best health & looooong life to both mommy & the darling baby boy!! #BabyMirzaMalik

— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) October 30, 2018

#Pakistan Shoaib Malik and Indian Tennis Sensation #SaniaMirza welcome with Baby Boy Today in 8:20 am. The baby was delivered in India as Shoaib Malik wanted his child nationality to be #Indian ??.#BabyMirzaMalik Congratulations!! MashAllah!! pic.twitter.com/YFcvw7lrG4

— Rubeena Jan (@RubeenaJan1) October 30, 2018

Congratulations to the new parents @MirzaSania and @realshoaibmalik on the arrival of ur bundle of joy. Cant wait to get a glimpse of #babymirzamalik inshaAllah. Sending love n duas

— Dr Mariamnaqsh (@MariamNaqsh) October 30, 2018

#SaniaMirza And #ShoaibMalik Blessed With Baby Boy. Congrats To The Family And Best Wishes To #BabyMirzaMalik. pic.twitter.com/mnuasqXoP8

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) October 30, 2018

Love waking up knowing that something beautiful and positive has simultaneously blessed Pakistan and India today. Welcome to the world #BabyMirzaMalik congratulations to proud parents @realshoaibmalik and @MirzaSania

— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) October 30, 2018

@realshoaibmalik and @MirzaSania what a great news! Congratulations to both of you, All the love and prayers to you and your family. #BabyMirzaMalik

— Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) October 30, 2018

Sania married Shoaib in a traditional Hyderabadi Muslim wedding ceremony on April 12, 2010.