Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Lord Shiva, Father
Pronunciation: P AA P AH
Popularity Rank: #16,407
The name Papa is of English origin and means Lord Shiva, Father. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Papa is commonly found in Ghana, Italy, France, and 65 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AA P AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Papa is recorded 2,672 times globally, ranking it as the 16,407th most common name worldwide.
Papa is most prevalent in Ghana, with 608 occurrences, making it the 273th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Papa is found among 1 in every 295 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | #273 | 1 : 295 |
| Italy | #2,928 | 1 : 2,032 |
| France | #5,100 | 1 : 5,344 |
| United States of America | #8,903 | 1 : 7,633 |
| Malaysia | #7,195 | 1 : 13,183 |
| Netherlands | #3,875 | 1 : 3,060 |
| South Africa | #12,168 | 1 : 27,266 |
| Spain | #7,703 | 1 : 10,455 |
| United Kingdom | #9,399 | 1 : 9,967 |
| Belgium | #6,186 | 1 : 8,022 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Papa from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Pop, Pops, Pa, Pappy, The Patriarch, Big Poppa, Papa Bear, The Captain, Chief, Old Man River (if applicable), The Godfather, The Main Man, The Boss, The OG, Papa Smurf (if applicable), The Patriarch, Commander Papa, Papa Smurf (humorous), The Grand Poobah (humorous), The Legend, The Big Cheese, The Maestro, The Oracle, Papa G, P, The Guiding Light, The Rock, The Foundation, The Anchor, The Sage, The Patriarch, The Elder, The Mentor, The Guide, The Leader, The Visionary, The Pillar, The Cornerstone
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