Chao

Chao Meaning & Origin

About Chao
The name "Chao" is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "surpassing" or "exceeding," suggesting someone who is exceptional or outstanding. It can also mean "to surpass expectations" or "to transcend." Additionally, "Chao" can be a surname in some cultures, particularly in China and Vietnam. Overall, the name "Chao" conveys a sense of excellence, superiority, and going beyond ordinary limits.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Chao are male.

Chao Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
X
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C000
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AW1
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงaสŠ/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('X', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chao in Braille

Here's how to represent Chao in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Chao in braille

How to Spell the Name Chao in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Chao using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chao in sign language

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