Appu
Dravidian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Appu
The name 'Appu' is a diminutive or affectionate form derived from the Dravidian root *appa* (meaning "father" or "elder"), often used as a term of endearment for a young boy or as a nickname.
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Etymology
The name 'Appu' is a diminutive or affectionate form derived from the Dravidian root *appa* (meaning "father" or "elder"), often used as a term of endearment for a young boy or as a nickname. It is primarily used in South Indian cultures, especially among Tamil and Kannada speakers, and is notably the childhood name of the Indian spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba.
Appu currently ranks #765 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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