Zhou
/dzhoh/ Western Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Zhou is a Western name meaning "Zhou is a common Chinese surname and given name that can mean "circumference", "cycle", "week", or "all around". It can also refer to the Zhou dynasty, a significant period in Chinese history.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, BE, Bahrain, Canada, CH. The name Zhou (周) originates from the Chinese language. Its roots trace back to pictographic representations of fields or cycles.
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Unisex
Phonetic dzhoh
IPA d͡ʒoʊ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhoh. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Zhou
- · Zhou Enlai - First Premier of the People's Republic of China
- · Zhou Xun - Chinese actress
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