Apache

Apache Meaning & Origin

About Apache
The name "Apache" is derived from the Zuni word "apachu," meaning "enemy" or "fighting men." It was later adopted by the Spanish and used to refer to a group of Native American tribes known for their fierce warrior culture and nomadic lifestyle in the southwestern United States. The Apache people were skilled hunters, warriors, and strategists, known for their resistance against colonization and their deep connection to their land and traditions. Today, the name Apache is often associated with strength, resilience, and independence.

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๐Ÿ“ Name Length
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๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Apache is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 61.54% and females 38.46%, based on recent birth statistics.

Apache Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
APX
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
A
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
A1020
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 P AE1 CH IY0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/ษ™หˆpรฆสงi/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('APX', 'APK')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Apache in Braille

Here's how to represent Apache in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Apache in braille

How to Spell the Name Apache in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Apache using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Apache in sign language

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