Āpiśī (Apisi) is one of the ṛṣivaṁśas (rishivamsas; hereditary or disciple-wise cults of the sages), belonging to the gotra (clan) of Maharṣi (Maharsi; great sage) Bhṛgu (Bhrigu) — as mentioned in the Purāṇa (Purana). From the name of Bhṛgu, they are also known as Bhārgava(Bhargava).