Cariappa
Cariappa is a first name from Kodagu district, Karnataka in South India. It is found among Kodava Hindus. It is pronounced 'Kārya - appā' meaning 'man of duty ', not to be confused with the similar sounding name 'Kāri' 'appā', a name for Krishna.
Notable people
The following is a list of notable people with the last name Cariappa.- K. M. Cariappa, the first Indian commander-in-chief of the Indian Army; Cariappa is his first name.
- K. C. Cariappa, former Air Officer in the Indian Air Force and K. M. Cariappa's son
- K. C. Cariappa (cricketer), Indian cricketer; Cariappa is his first name.
- Prema Cariappa, former mayor of Bangalore and Rajya Sabha member; Cariappa is her husband's first name