Xiao name meaning

✍  Updated on: July 3rd, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: xiao
Meaning: Dawn, Little
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What does Xiao mean?

The name "Xiao" is of Chinese origin and is a gender-neutral name that can be bestowed upon a baby of any gender. It carries several meanings, each of which contributes to its overall appeal.

The most notable translations of Xiao are "dawn", "little", and "reverent of the elderly." Each of these meanings carries a significant cultural resonance. The reference to "dawn" suggests the quiet tranquility and transformative power of the early morning.

This may particularly appeal to those who cherish the early hours of the day and the sense of new beginnings that they bring. The interpretation of Xiao as "little" adds a layer of endearing affection, while "reverent of the elderly" speaks to a cultural respect for elders and the wisdom they carry, a value deeply ingrained in many societies, particularly in eastern cultures.

Together, these meanings create a rich tapestry of associations that make Xiao an attractive name choice. It encapsulates the peace of early morning, the charm of youth, and the respect for age and wisdom.

Parents who choose this name for their child are bestowing a name that is at once sweet, respectful, and evocative of new beginnings.

How do I pronounce Xiao?

One syllabled Xiao is pronounced as xiao.

Names that rhyme with Xiao

How popular is the name Xiao?

Xiao is an uncommon baby name in United States where it had been in use since 1984 and achieved its top ranking of 7770 in 1994. In England and Wales, it has been in use since 2003 and peaked in 2007 when it ranked 2435th.

Xiao is a rare baby name in France where it may not be used now as it was last seen in 2006. But Xiao is a popular baby name in China where every 1 in 40000 have the name as well as in, Hong Kong and Singapore.

As per our evaluation, over 80000 babies have been bestowed Xiao around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2006135967
2005164515
2001153485
2000107398
1999144075
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Xiao in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland0446910

Numerological aspects of Xiao

In order to become someone worth admiring, you have to put some of your talents to work. Find out what your passion is. Stop trying to fit in. Almost every celebrity has the number 22 as their destiny number. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for. You are a blending mix of creativity and brains. No one dares to say bad things about you. To have 7 as your soul urge number reflects the urge of your spirit to be free.

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Famous people named Xiao

  • Xiao Baojuan, emperor of the Chinese dynasty Southern Qi
  • Xiao Gang, Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission
  • Xiao Zhuang, grandson of Emperor Yuan of Liang,
  • Xiao Hailiang, Chinese diver
  • Xiao Wenshou, empress dowager of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song
  • Xiao Ni, imperial prince during the Chinese dynasty Southern Qi
  • Xiao Zhangmao, crown prince of the Chinese dynasty Southern Qi
  • Xiao Shuxian, Chinese composer and music educator
  • Xiao Baoyin, imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Southern Qi
  • Xiao Yang, Chinese judge and politician
  • Xiao Daqi, crown prince of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty
  • Xiao Cha, founding emperor of the Chinese Western Liang dynasty
  • Xiao Mohe, general of the Chinese dynasties Chen Dynasty and Sui Dynasty
  • Xiao Xian, descendant of the imperial house of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty
  • Xiao Tao Sheng, Chinese painter
  • Xiao Zhaoye, emperor of the Chinese dynasty Southern Qi
  • Xiao Zhaowen, emperor of the Chinese dynasty Southern Qi
  • Xiao Qian, famous essayist, editor
  • Xiao He, Chinese statesman of the early Western Han dynasty
  • Xiao Qiang, Director and Research Scientist of the Counter-Power Lab
  • Xiao Qin, male Chinese gymnast
  • Xiao Kui, emperor of the Chinese Western Liang dynasty
  • Xiao Hong, Chinese writer
  • Xiao Tong,
  • Xiao Zhengde, imperial prince and briefly a pretender to the throne of the Chinese Liang Dynasty
  • Xiao Dong,
  • Xiao Ji, imperial prince and pretender to the throne of the Chinese Liang Dynasty
  • Xiao Yuanming, by Xiao Zhuang
  • Xiao Chaogui, important leader during the early years of the Taiping Rebellion against the Qing dynasty of China
  • Xiao Yanyan, Khitan empress of imperial China's Liao dynasty
  • Xiao Yu, imperial prince of the Western Liang dynasty
  • Xiao Yanling, Chinese discus thrower
  • Xiao Zhen, female Chinese football player
  • Xiao Wang in The Debut as Actress
  • XiaoLi Liu in The Forbidden Kingdom as Actress
  • Xiaomin Zhang in Da chong zhuang as Actress
  • Xiao Che in Fei cheng wu rao as Actress
  • Xiaolu Guo in Jin tian de yu zen me yang? as Writer
  • Xiaoran Li in Les filles du botaniste as Actress
  • Xiao Sun in Fatal as Actress
  • Xiaoqing Liu in Chui lian ting zheng as Actress
  • Xiaolu Li in Tian yu as Actress
  • Xiao Man; Pinyin, is a Taiwanese singer and actress.
  • Xiao Ming Biao acted in movie Durian Durian
  • In 1956 drama movie, Wei le he ping, Xiao Feng played Jiang Siyuan.
  • Xiao Li Yuan, from 2005 drama film 4:30, who characterized Zhang, Xiao Wu.

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