Thousands of newborn girls during the last 10 days were named after Malala in Lahore and other parts of Punjab. According to an official of Lady Atichison Hospital and sources in other hospitals, Malala was the most popular name for baby girls born at hospitals across Punjab. “Malala has become a symbol of courage, an icon for promotion of education and other leadership qualities due to which parents are naming their girls after her,” the source said.