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At a Glance: Name: Lo – Origin: English (short form); also Chinese surname – Pronunciation: LOH
Lo is a short name with English roots as a short form, and it also exists as a Chinese surname. It's about as compact as a name can get — just two letters — which is part of its appeal if you're looking for something simple and easy to say. We don't have any meaning on record for Lo, so if you've heard a specific meaning attached to it elsewhere, treat that with caution.
Meaning & Origin of Lo
Origin: English (short form); also Chinese surname.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lo
Phonetic: LOH IPA: /loʊ/
Popularity of Lo
Lo does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
How do you pronounce Lo?
Lo is pronounced LOH (IPA: /loʊ/).
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