What origin is the name Puttappa?

Puttappa comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Puttappa?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Puttappa — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Puttappa?

Puttappa starts with the syllable “Pu” (पू), which traditionally belongs to Hasta nakshatra, pada 1, in Kanya rashi (Virgo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Puttappa

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Puttappa

Puttappa

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Puttappa is an Indian unisex name meaning "Little father".

Puttappa is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Little father". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Puttappa mean?

Little father

How popular is Puttappa?

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Quick answers about Puttappa

What does Puttappa mean?

Puttappa is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Little father".

How popular is Puttappa?

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Brother names that go with Puttappa

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Puttappa.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Pu (पू)
Rashi: Kanya (Virgo)
Nakshatra: Hasta, pada 1
Name number: 4

By tradition, names starting with “Pu” suit babies born in Hasta nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Kanya rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Puttappa at a glance

Letters: 8
Syllables: 3
Starts with: P
Ends with: -pa
Vowels: 3 of 8 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Puttappa?

Puttappa means "Little father" — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)