Boy • Modern Tamil
Appa
அப்பா
Signature Meaning
Appa (அப்பா) is a Tamil word meaning "father," used affectionately to address one's dad. It conveys warmth, respect and close family bonds. In everyday speech it functions as a familiar title or term of endearment rather than a formal given name. Usage as a legal or formal name can vary by community and context.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
Modern/ApːAː/
Starts with2 / A
Syllables2 syllables
Numerology (Chaldean)
Chaldean NumerologyTamil tradition
Chaldean (Tamil / Indian): Compound 18 → Root 9 (Mars / செவ்வாய்)
A(1) + P(8) + P(8) + A(1) = 18
Pythagorean (Western): Compound 16 → Root 7
Tamil baby naming and Vedic astrology traditionally follow the Chaldean system based on planetary sound vibrations.
6· Mars (செவ்வாய்)
Pronunciation Guide
Native Tamil AudioSay it likeuhp-paa
Tamil syllablesஅ-ப்-பா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely./apːaː/
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Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
Aappaa