At a Glance: Name: Zhao – Meaning: to shine or illuminate (昭/照), also a surname from the ancient state of Zhao (趙) – Origin: Chinese – Pronunciation: JOW
Zhao is a Chinese name meaning “to shine or illuminate (昭/照), also a surname from the ancient state of Zhao (趙)”. It appears in our list of Chinese Baby Names With Beautiful Characters.
Meaning & Origin of Zhao
Meaning: To shine or illuminate (昭/照), also a surname from the ancient state of Zhao (趙).
Origin: Chinese.
How to Pronounce Zhao
Phonetic: JOW IPA: /dʒaʊ/
Popularity of Zhao
Zhao 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 Zhao
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