About Chellappa
The surname Chellappa is of Tamil origin and is commonly found among the Tamil-speaking people of South India and Sri Lanka. It is derived from the combination of two words: "Chella," meaning "beautiful" or "precious," and "appa," meaning "father" or "elder." Therefore, the surname Chellappa can be interpreted to mean "beautiful father" or "precious elder." It is often used as a respectful and endearing term to address or refer to someone who is considered dear or respected within the family or community.
The surname Chellappa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chellappa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chellappa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chellappa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.