Where does “அப்பா” come from?
அப்பா (Tamil) comes from Proto-Dravidian appa — father; A respectful term of address to a man.
அப்பா (Tamil): father, dad
Definitions
- father, dad
Ancestry of “அப்பா”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Dravidian | appa | father; A respectful term of address to a man |