ชมพู่

Chompu

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Chompu is a girl name of Thai origin, meaning “Rose apple”.

MeaningRose apple
GenderGirl
OriginThai
Written asชมพู่
Pronunciationchom-POO
TraditionModern & Classic
Used inThailand

Meaning and origin of Chompu

Chompu (usually spelled Chompoo in English) is the Thai word for the rose apple, a crisp, bell-shaped tropical fruit. Like many Thai names for fruit and flowers, it is used chiefly as a chue len, the informal nickname that Thais use in daily life instead of their longer official names. A well-known bearer is actress Araya 'Chompoo' Hargate. A near-identical word means pink.

Is Chompu a religious name?

Thailand is mostly Buddhist, but Chompu itself has no religious meaning; it is an everyday nickname drawn from nature.

How popular is Chompu?

A common Thai nickname for girls; rarely used as an official name.

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Spellings and variants of Chompu

ChompooChomphu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chompu mean?

Chompu means 'Rose apple'. It is of Thai origin.

Does Chompu have a religious meaning?

Thailand is mostly Buddhist, but Chompu itself has no religious meaning; it is an everyday nickname drawn from nature.

How do you pronounce Chompu?

Chompu is pronounced chom-POO.

Is Chompu a boy or girl name?

Chompu is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.