Kao - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Kao

βš₯
KOW'kow'1 syllable
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
Aspirational

MEANING

High

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from 高 (gāo), meaning 'tall' or 'high'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in names to imply high status or aspiration.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Chinese given names and surnames, reflecting aspirations and virtues.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Sharp

MEANING

Face

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

A transliteration of ι‘” (kao), meaning 'face'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japanese culture, the face can symbolize identity and social presence.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in Japanese contexts for both people and objects.

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