At a Glance
- Meaning
- Blue-green (Japanese) or, unrelated, cloud/daylight/world (Polynesian)
- Origin
- Japanese or Polynesian (Māori/Hawaiian) -- two unrelated origins
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- AH-oh
Ao is a Japanese or Polynesian (Māori/Hawaiian) -- two unrelated origins unisex name meaning “blue-green (Japanese) or, unrelated, cloud/daylight/world (Polynesian)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Ao
Meaning: Blue-green (Japanese) or, unrelated, cloud/daylight/world (Polynesian).
Origin: Japanese or Polynesian (Māori/Hawaiian) -- two unrelated origins.
How to Pronounce Ao
AH-ohIPA /ˈaːoʊ/
Popularity of Ao
Ao doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Ao
- 175+ Japanese Baby Boy Names That Are Strong and Serene
- 175+ Polynesian Baby Names Inspired by the Ocean and the Stars
Similar Names
Hinata · Tsumugi · Yuma · Itto · Haruto · Sota
