Meet Malik (now 7lbs 10oz)

Well folks, we have a name: Malik. It has been tough choosing one (it was tough last time but Kirin was our favorite by a long shot) but this is the only name that both Johanna and I liked. It is a Muslim name meaning "king" in Arabic. It's also a popular surname among aristocratic families in Pakistani Punjab (my family comes from Indian Punjab). Just as important, it satisfies the key criterion: a name that Indian that non-Indians can pronounce.

And finally, another contest: we still haven't decided a middle name so we looking forward to your suggestions in the comments.

PS - You will note a new link on the right on the page to Baby Guerrieri. This is the blog of Johanna's cousin Nicola and her husband Todd, who are expecting their first child on July 1st.