Chapoya is a Chewa (Malawi/Zambia) surname meaning “small gourd” or “calabash.”

Meaning & Origin:
From the Chewa word “kapoya” referring to a small gourd used as a container. The name may indicate ancestral craftsmanship, common in Malawi and Zambian communities.

Notable People:
No widely recognized figures with this surname.



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