Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: Beginning, shining, outstanding
Pronunciation: Jou, /dʒaʊ/, ZH AW
Popularity Rank: #17,574
Derived from an ancient Chinese kingdom, the name Zhao means 'beginning, shining, outstanding' and is often associated with leadership and intelligence.
The name Zhao is of Chinese origin and means Beginning, shining, outstanding. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Zhao is commonly found in China, Singapore, United States of America, and 64 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Jou
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dʒaʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ZH AW
ZH: Pronounce as in "measure" (M EH ZH ER)
AW: Pronounce as in "cow" (K AW)
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At NamesLook, the name Zhao is recorded 2,442 times globally, ranking it as the 17,574th most common name worldwide.
Zhao is most prevalent in China, with 602 occurrences, making it the 138th most popular name in the country.
In China, the name Zhao is found among 1 in every 242 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| China | #138 | 1 : 242 |
| Singapore | #696 | 1 : 1,035 |
| United States of America | #9,634 | 1 : 8,414 |
| Malaysia | #6,519 | 1 : 11,641 |
| Italy | #8,174 | 1 : 8,387 |
| Hong Kong | #1,965 | 1 : 3,074 |
| United Kingdom | #5,660 | 1 : 4,984 |
| Canada | #4,940 | 1 : 4,879 |
| France | #14,341 | 1 : 21,032 |
| Netherlands | #9,308 | 1 : 10,840 |
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