what does the -appa mean at the end of an Indian or Sri Lankan surname!?
I think these are surnames of Tamil origin, they end in -appa like:
Muniyappa, Nanjappa, Krishnappa, Narasappa, etc!.!.!.
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I think these are surnames of Tamil origin, they end in -appa like: Muniyappa, Nanjappa, Krishnappa, Narasappa, etc!.!.!. what is the meaning of -appaWww@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Appa literally means 'father' In some Indian states (in South India), men are actually called by Appa and women by Amma, just how we call people, using 'Hey, man!'Www@QuestionHome@Com |