supu

Supu is a term that appears in several languages and contexts. It is best known as the Swahili word for soup, referring to a wide range of broth-based dishes. In East Africa, soups called supu can be served as starters or main courses and are often seasoned with local herbs, spices, and ingredients such as meat, fish, beans, or vegetables. The word functions as a general label rather than a specific recipe, with regional variations.

Beyond its linguistic use, supu may occur as a proper noun in some communities. It can be a surname or a place name, though such uses are less widely documented in global reference works. In some media and popular culture, the name may appear as a character or brand name, reflecting regional language patterns rather than a distinct entity.

Overall, supu is primarily an everyday vocabulary item in Swahili-speaking areas, emblematic of how languages borrow and adapt food-related terms into common speech. Its recognition in international contexts usually stems from its meaning as soup or from its use in diaspora communities.