Gender: Male
Origin: Hindu, Indian
Meaning: Pure or gentle; often used as a nickname for 'unique' or 'new'
Pronunciation: AH-poo, ˈɑːˈpuː, AE P UW
Popularity Rank: #15,239
Apu is a Sanskrit name meaning 'pure' or 'gentle'. It is often used as a nickname for Apurva, which means 'unique' or 'new'.
The name Apu is of Hindu, Indian origin and means Pure or gentle; often used as a nickname for 'unique' or 'new', Virtuous, Divine, To be Pure, Flawless, Happiest. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Apu is commonly found in Bangladesh, India, Saudi Arabia, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AH-poo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈɑːˈpuː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE P UW
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Apu is recorded 2,949 times globally, ranking it as the 15,239th most common name worldwide.
Apu is most prevalent in Bangladesh, with 1,106 occurrences, making it the 369th most popular name in the country.
In Bangladesh, the name Apu is found among 1 in every 453 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | #369 | 1 : 453 |
| India | #2,097 | 1 : 2,608 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,850 | 1 : 12,001 |
| Oman | #2,863 | 1 : 3,386 |
| United Arab Emirates | #5,343 | 1 : 7,596 |
| Singapore | #3,398 | 1 : 6,141 |
| Italy | #13,070 | 1 : 15,767 |
| Qatar | #3,949 | 1 : 6,331 |
| Egypt | #22,854 | 1 : 31,000 |
| Kuwait | #5,450 | 1 : 9,059 |
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