Tom Cruise's fiancee Katie Holmes gave birth to a baby girl last night, expanding the Cruise family to three.(file photo)

    BEIJING, April 19 (Xinhuanet) -- Tom Cruise's fiancee Katie Holmes gave birth to a baby girl last night, expanding the Cruise family to three.

     In a statement issued through Cruise's publicist, the couple said that they "joyously welcomed" the baby.

    A publicist for the celebrity couple revealed that the baby is to be called Suri, a name her parents found in a book of baby names, meaning "princess" in Hebrew and "red rose" in Farsi. But it could also mean "pickpocket" in Japanese.

     The new arrival has also aquired a nickname from the American media as the TomKitten.

    Cruise and Holmes were given the nickname of TomKat by the media when their whirlwind courtship caught their attention.

    Cruise, 43, was married to Nicole Kidman for ten years and had two adopted children with her.

    Right before the birth of Suri, Tom Cruise caused stir by boasting about eating the baby's placenta.

    Cruise appears to be an overly protective father.He assigned everyone in his staff and family different responsibilities in taking care of his beloved daughter.

    He said. "I don't think this kid's going to be able to walk until they're about 15! Feet aren't going to touch the ground!" Enditem

    (Agencies)