Reduplication of Cheng meaning "sincere"
Name Profile
Chao
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Chao.
Primary meaning
Short form of Chao (surpassing)
Pronunciation: CHOW (English); CHAH-oh (Chinese)
Profile summary
Chinese name meaning 'surpassing' or 'exceeding.' Also a Vietnamese name meaning 'morning.' Used in China and Vietnam. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Chao (surpassing). The catalog pronunciation is listed as CHOW (English); CHAH-oh (Chinese). It is listed alongside the related form Chaoz. Chao appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Chao is currently cataloged under Chinese origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Chao (surpassing).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Chinese origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Chao is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related form for this profile: Chaoz. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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