Yao
yao
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Chinese
Total Births
108
Peak Year
#10 in 1984
First Recorded
1984
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Common Chinese surname and given name, often associated with Emperor Yao, a legendary Chinese ruler. Meaning varies with character used.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Yao Ming
Chinese basketball executive and former player.
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