At a Glance: Name: Hou – Meaning: marquis – Origin: Chinese (侯) – Pronunciation: HOH
Hou is a Chinese (侯) name meaning “marquis”. It appears in our list of 175+ Gemstone and Crystal Baby Names for Your Precious Little One.
Meaning & Origin of Hou
Meaning: Marquis.
Origin: Chinese (侯).
A common claim: Sometimes said to mean 'treasure' or 'jewel' in gemstone-themed name lists. Actually: That's not accurate — Hou comes from a character meaning 'marquis' (a noble title) and is also a common surname; it has no connection to treasure or jewels.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hou
Phonetic: HOH IPA: /hoʊ/
Popularity of Hou
Hou 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 Hou
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