Apa means “elder sister”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Apa mean?
ھەدە، ئاچاLiteral meaning
Apa (ئاپا) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “elder sister”.[1]
Apa in Uyghur
What does Apa mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ئاپا and Apa (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “elder sister” applies. [1]
Is Apa a Uyghur name?
Yes. Apa is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Apa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ئاپاArabic script | — | same as above: “elder sister” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Apa
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Apa
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Apa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MeliksherqBoy“owner of the east”same language (uyghur)
- PethidinBoy“victory of the faith”same language (uyghur)
- ElyarBoy“friend of the people”same language (uyghur)
- SalihBoy“good, noble”same language (uyghur)
- NurmirzaBoy“the name Nur with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur)
- BayashadBoy“living rich and happy”same language (uyghur)
- DiljananGirl“beloved of the heart”same language (uyghur)
- XeniqizGirl“good woman”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Apa
What does the name Apa mean?
Apa means “elder sister”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Apa a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Apa, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Apa?
Apa is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Apa have?
Apa has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: ھەدە، ئاچا; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling ئاپا (+1 more)
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