APPA

Appa is a name used for multiple purposes, including a fictional character in an American animated series and a common term for father in several South Asian languages.

In Avatar: The Last Airbender, Appa is a sky bison, the loyal animal companion of Aang, the Avatar. The creature is depicted as large and gentle, capable of flight and serving as the primary means of transport for the protagonist and his companions as they travel across the world. Appa is introduced in the series' opening episodes and remains a central figure throughout the saga. The character’s voice is provided by Dee Bradley Baker. In the course of the series, Appa is separated from his human companions, captured by Sandbenders, and later reunited with them; his period of absence and memory loss is explored in a special storyline.

In other usage, "appa" is an affectionate term for father in several South Asian languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. It is commonly used in family speech and appears in literature and media referencing those cultures.