Bapu is a Hindi word for "father." The name Bapu may refer to:

Bapu is a surname of Indian origin, originally meaning "A Great Leader". Bapus in northern Gujarat were very prominent farmers as well. The name is found primarily in the Indian states of Gujarat[2], Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, and also metropolitan cities like Mumbai, Amdavad, Surat, and Delhi.
Also there is a large community of Bapus in the UK.

• A male member of a ruling family in the Indian region of Gujarat.
• Mahatma Gandhi
  Mahatma Gandhi
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  , father of the nation
  Father of the Nation
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  , India
  India
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  .
• Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu
  Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu
  Sant Shri Asharam Ji Bapu , also endearingly called "Bapu", is a self-realized Hindu Spiritual Guru from India. Bapu preaches the existence of One Supreme Conscious in every human being and represents a confluence of Bhakti_yoga, Gnana_yoga and Karma_yoga...
  
  , a Self-Realised Saint from India.
• Bapu (artist)
  Bapu (artist)
  Bapu is an Indian film director, known for his works in Telugu cinema.He is a music artist, painter, cartoonist, and designer...
  
  , a painter, cartoonist, movie director from Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Bapu Nadkarni
  Bapu Nadkarni
  Rameshchandra Gangaram 'Bapu' Nadkarni was an Indian cricketer. He is mainly known for being an economical bowler.-Career:...
  
  , a cricketer .