Boy • Traditional Tamil
Chinnappa
சின்னப்பா
Signature Meaning
Chinnappa is a traditional Tamil masculine name formed from the elements chinna (small/younger) and appa (father). It is often understood as “little father” or an affectionate/respectful form of address and is used as a given name in Tamil-speaking communities. Exact nuance and use can vary by region and family tradition.
Quick Facts
Gender👦 Boy
OriginPure Tamil
Style / Category
TraditionalVirtueLove
Starts withச / C
Syllables3 syllables
NumerologyNumerology is a traditional number-based interpretation. Use it as cultural guidance, not as a rule.
9· Destiny Path
Pronunciation Guide
Say it likechin-nah-ppaa
Tamil syllablesசி-ன்-ன-ப்-பா
IPA pronunciationIPA is a phonetic notation used to show pronunciation precisely.t͡ʃinːapːaː
Other possible spellings
This name may also be written as:
ChinnaappaaCheennappaCheennaappaa