Zhao
/zow/ Western Male
Meaning & Origin
Zhao is a Western name meaning "Zhao is a common Chinese surname meaning 'surpass,' 'transcend,' or 'command.' It can also refer to the ancient State of Zhao.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Bahrain, BR. The name Zhao (趙) originated as the name of a chariot driver named Zao Fu in the Zhou dynasty, later adopted as a surname by his descendants. The character itself depicts a person running, symbolizing surpassing or leading.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic zow
IPA zaʊ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as zow. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Zhao
- · Zhao Kuangyin - Emperor Taizu of Song
- · Zhao Mengfu - Yuan Dynasty painter and calligrapher
- · Zhao Ziyang - Former Premier of China
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