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Xiao

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Xiao is a girl’s name of Chinese origin, meaning “A common Chinese name meaning 'dawn', 'little', 'respectful', or 'resembling'. The meaning depends on the specific Chinese characters used.”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.

Letters4
Syllables1
OriginChinese

What Xiao Means

A common Chinese name meaning 'dawn', 'little', 'respectful', or 'resembling'. The meaning depends on the specific Chinese characters used.

The Story of Xiao

Before the sun crested the mountains, a single word captured the promise of a new day.

Xiao is a name deeply rooted in Chinese tradition, carrying multiple meanings like 'dawn,' 'little,' or 'respectful,' depending on the specific characters. Its gentle sound has echoed through Chinese culture for generations.

When you think of Xiao for your child, you imagine a gentle soul, respectful of the world around them. It is a name that speaks to a quiet strength, a bright intelligence that shines from within.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Xiao Zhan

    Chinese actor and singer

Personality Traits

RespectfulGentleIntelligentKind

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Peak Year

#9 in 1993

Total Births

71

First Recorded

1984

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