Old Norse origin
Source-reportedOriginally a byname; from an agent noun to Old Norse apa (“to mimic”). Related to ape (“ape”).
Sources for this account (2)
- Wiktionary: ApeCC-BY-SA-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-15
- Chinese Wiktionary: ApeCC-BY-SA-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-14

