Thao

Meaning of Thao

Thao is a Vietnamese unisex name pronounced “tow” (/taʊ/) that drifts into the heart like a gentle breeze carrying the scent of jasmine through a tropical courtyard. In its homeland, Thao evokes kindness, respect and quiet strength—imagine a bamboo shoot standing tall after the rain—and over in the United States it has been tiptoeing onto birth charts since the late 1970s, settling modestly between ranks 680 and 830, just enough to feel special without vanishing into a sea of Emilias. It unfolds with the grace of a butterfly alighting on a marigold, a name that resonates equally for boys and girls and invites each child to write their own story. Warm and inviting, Thao offers families a melodic whisper—una pequeña canción—to carry their little one confidently into the world without worrying about sharing it with half the class.

Pronunciation

Vietnamese

  • Pronunced as tow (/taʊ/)

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Notable People Named Thao

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