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Dwyane Wade's transgender daughter Zaya, 15, granted a legal name and gender change

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Following a court battle between Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, their transgender daughter Zaya has been granted a legal name and gender change. 

A Los Angeles County judge signed off on the new identity for Dwyane's 15-year-old child in documents obtained by TMZ.

The 40-year-old former professional basketball player's daughter - who came out as trans back in 2019 at the age of 12 - is now legally named Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade. 

Changes: The former professional basketball player's child - who came out as trans back in 2020 - is now legally named Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade; Pictured 2022

Mom wanted to wait: Siohvaughn wanted Zaya to wait until she is 18 before legally changing her name and her gender from male to female

source: Daily Mail UK