Go - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Go

β™‚
goh'goh'1 syllable
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Strategic

MEANING

Enlightenment

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

The name 'Go' can be derived from the Japanese word for enlightenment or wisdom.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, 'Go' is a common name for both boys and girls and is associated with intelligence and strategy.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The game of Go, an ancient board game, also adds a layer of strategic and intellectual connotation to the name.

🌐Mandarin Chinese
Soft

MEANING

To go

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Mandarin verb 'gΗ’u' which means 'to go' or 'to walk'.

CULTURAL NOTES

As a verb, it is common in everyday language, though less frequently used as a name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In Chinese culture, movement and progress are valued, making the name a symbol of forward motion.

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