Xiao
Chinese · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Xiao
Xiao (晓/肖) is a Chinese given name meaning "dawn" or "to understand," derived from the characters 晓 (xiǎo, dawn/daybreak) or 肖 (xiào, resembling/like).
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Etymology
Xiao (晓/肖) is a Chinese given name meaning "dawn" or "to understand," derived from the characters 晓 (xiǎo, dawn/daybreak) or 肖 (xiào, resembling/like). The name has roots in Classical Chinese and carries literary significance dating back centuries in Chinese poetry and philosophy.
The name is primarily used in Chinese-speaking cultures across mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the diaspora, with no specific religious affiliation though it reflects Confucian literary traditions; it has been borne by numerous notable figures in Chinese history, politics, and culture.
Xiao currently ranks #15,079 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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