Mao
Japanese · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Mao
The name Mao (毛) derives from Chinese and literally means "hair" or "fur," though it is also used as a surname with ancient origins in Chinese genealogy.
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Etymology
The name Mao (毛) derives from Chinese and literally means "hair" or "fur," though it is also used as a surname with ancient origins in Chinese genealogy. The name is primarily used in Chinese culture and became widely known through Mao Zedong, the founding chairman of the People's Republic of China (1949–1976).
Mao currently ranks #17,891 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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