Gender: Male
Origin: African, Indian
Meaning: Good or gentle, Water, Father
Pronunciation: AH-pah, /ˈɑpə/, AE P AH
Popularity Rank: #39,120
This name originates from the Akan people of Ghana and means 'good or gentle'. It is usually given to male children with the hope that they will grow up to be kind and caring individuals.
The name Apa is of African, Indian origin and means Good or gentle, Water, Father. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Apa is commonly found in Malaysia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and 60 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AH-pah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑpə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE P AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Apa is recorded 842 times globally, ranking it as the 39,120th most common name worldwide.
Apa is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 237 occurrences, making it the 4,946th most popular name in the country.
In Brunei Darussalam, the name Apa is found among 1 in every 3451 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #4,946 | 1 : 8,399 |
| Italy | #12,810 | 1 : 15,358 |
| Saudi Arabia | #33,144 | 1 : 52,585 |
| Spain | #10,467 | 1 : 16,085 |
| France | #26,016 | 1 : 46,571 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #1,060 | 1 : 3,451 |
| India | #16,861 | 1 : 36,409 |
| United States of America | #49,875 | 1 : 78,657 |
| Mexico | #22,582 | 1 : 42,895 |
| Uruguay | #3,159 | 1 : 5,743 |
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