Where does “అప్ప” come from?
అప్ప (Telugu) comes from Proto-Dravidian appa — father; A respectful term of address to a man.
అప్ప (Telugu): papa, father; mother; an elder sister
Definitions
- papa, father; mother; an elder sister
Ancestry of “అప్ప”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Dravidian | appa | father; A respectful term of address to a man |