Apu is a boy's name of Quechua (Peru) origin meaning “Apu means 'spirit' or 'deity'. It is often used to refer to mountain spirits or sacred places in Andean culture..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Apito. As of 2025, Apu ranks #206 among boys' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #202 in 2023.
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AH-poo
Phonetic spelling
Currently #206 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Apu means “Apu means 'spirit' or 'deity'. It is often used to refer to mountain spirits or sacred places in Andean culture..” It is a boy's name of Quechua (Peru) origin.
Apu is pronounced AH-poo.
Apu is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Apu currently ranks #206 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Apu include Apito.
Middle names that pair well with Apu include Apu Inti, Apu Tupac, Apu Pacha.
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“Apu means 'spirit' or 'deity'. It is often used to refer to mountain spirits or sacred places in Andean culture. (variant of Apu)”
“Tupac means 'royal' or 'noble'. It is a name that has historical significance due to Tupac Amaru II, an indigenous leader who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule. (variant of Tupac)”
“Tupac means 'royal' or 'noble'. It is a name that has historical significance due to Tupac Amaru II, an indigenous leader who led a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule.”
“Inti means 'sun'. In Inca culture, Inti was the sun god, revered as a source of life and fertility. (variant of Inti)”
“Apu means 'spirit' or 'deity'. It is often used to refer to mountain spirits or sacred places in Andean culture. (variant of Apu)”
“Inti means 'sun'. In Inca culture, Inti was the sun god, revered as a source of life and fertility. (variant of Inti)”
“Inti means 'sun'. In Inca culture, Inti was the sun god, revered as a source of life and fertility. (variant of Inti)”
“Inti means 'sun'. In Inca culture, Inti was the sun god, revered as a source of life and fertility.”
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