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Xiao

Xiao is a gender-neutral name of Chinese origin and has several meanings, but the most notable translations are “dawn”, “little”, and “reverent of the elderly.” Xiao’s connotation with the morning will make natural early-risers fall in love with this precious moniker. Dawn is a peaceful and transformative time where the sweet scent of dew and a fresh pot of coffee meet in harmony. Genuine morning-lovers will be tempted to name baby Xiao in honor of their favorite hours of the day.
Chinese Unisex
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Meaning

Dawn, little, reverent

Popularity

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Pronunciation

sh-ee-ow

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Traits

  • Peaceful
  • Smart
  • Gentle
  • Adaptable

Compatibility

Xiao pairs well with both traditional and modern Chinese names for siblings. As a middle name, it adds a unique and meaningful touch to the full name. This name can also work beautifully in multicultural families or for parents seeking a peaceful and reverent name for their child.

Peaceful Smart Gentle Adaptable

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Xiao Hong

Xiao Hong

Writer

Born: June 1, 1911 · Hulan, China

Portrait of Xiao Zhan

Xiao Zhan

Actor and Singer

Born: October 5, 1991 · Chongqing, China

Portrait of Xiao Yu

Xiao Yu

Artist

Born: December 31, 1965 · Hangzhou, China

Portrait of Xiao Jianhua

Xiao Jianhua

Business Magnate

Born: January 1, 1972 · Jilin, China

Portrait of Xiao Wen Ju

Xiao Wen Ju

Model

Born: May 19, 1989 · Xi'an, China

Portrait of Xiao Yao Zi

Xiao Yao Zi

Musician

Born: September 20, 1971 · Taipei, Taiwan

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Xiao Original form
  • Hsiao Wade-Giles Romanization
  • Siaw Hokkien
  • Chinese
  • Japanese Katakana
  • Korean Hangul
  • Thai
  • Punjabi
  • Arabic
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • 小 (Xiao) Chinese
  • シャオ (Shao) Japanese Katakana
  • 샤오 (Syao) Korean Hangul
  • เสี่ยว (Siao) Thai
  • ਸ਼ਿਆਓ (Siau) Punjabi
  • شياو (Xiao) Arabic
  • შიაო (Shiao) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Xiao

What does Xiao mean?
Dawn, little, reverent
What is the origin of Xiao?
Xiao has Chinese origins.
Is Xiao popular?
Xiao has been viewed 85 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Xiao?
Similar names include Kira, Yousuf, Ryan, Amber, Felix.
How do you pronounce Xiao?
Xiao is pronounced sh-ee-ow.

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