Nepali boy name
Pappu name meaning
पप्पु
Say it: PAP-pu/pʌppu/
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Hindi
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #292
Meaning of Pappu
Affectionate nickname for a young boy.
नेपालीमा: पप्पु सानो केटालाई माया गरेर बोलाइने उपनाम हो।
About the name Pappu
Affection sits at the centre of Pappu, a Hindi nickname for a young boy. Its love theme gives it a close, fond feeling that may appeal to parents who enjoy names with the warmth of everyday family speech. The five letters are pronounced PAP-pu, with a repeated p sound and a soft final syllable. Pappu is common among boy names in our sample. Consider Papu for another spelling, or listen to Appu if the rhyme is part of its appeal.
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Pappu at a glance
| Name | Pappu |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | पप्पु also पप्पू, पपपू |
| Gender | Used mostly for boys in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Hindi |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition, Modern |
| Starts with | P · प |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #292 among boy names (19 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Pappu
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Boy names with a similar meaning
- Manoj♂मनोजBorn of the mind
- Milan♂मिलनUnion, meeting or coming together of people
- Madan♂मदनKamadeva, god of love
- Sajan♂साजनBeloved, dear one
- Prem♂प्रेमLove, affection
- Sanam♂सनमBeloved, dear one
- Anurag♂अनुरागLove, affection, attachment
- Raman♂रमणDelightful, pleasing
- Muna♂♀मुनाBud or sprout in Nepali
- Radha♂♀राधाProsperity, success
- Lal♂लालRed
- Pritam♂प्रितमMost beloved
Names that sound like Pappu
Pappu in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐥𑐥𑑂𑐥𑐸 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒣𑒣𑓂𑒣𑒳 |
| Bengali | পপ্পু |
| Gujarati | પપ્પુ |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀧𑀧𑁆𑀧𑀼 |
| IAST romanization | pappu |
FAQ about the name Pappu
What is the meaning of Pappu?
Pappu means: Affectionate nickname for a young boy. (नेपालीमा: पप्पु)
Is Pappu a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for boys in our data.
How do you write Pappu in Nepali?
Pappu is written पप्पु in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written पप्पू or पपपू.
How do you pronounce Pappu?
Pappu is pronounced PAP-pu (IPA: /pʌppu/).
What is the origin of the name Pappu?
Pappu is of Hindi origin.
How popular is the name Pappu?
Pappu ranks #292 among boy names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
What are other spellings of Pappu?
Other spellings of Pappu: Papu.