What does Zhao mean?
Zhao means “Excellent”. It is a boy name of Chinese origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Chinese – see more Chinese names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #3560 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Zhao
Zhao (?) is a Chinese surname that comes from the ancient state of Zhao in the Warring States period (403-222 BCE). It is the first name in the Baijiaxing (Hundred Family Surnames), compiled in the early Song dynasty, because Zhao was the imperial family name of the Song emperors (960-1279). The Song founder was Zhao Kuangyin, and the Three Kingdoms general Zhao Yun is a famous bearer. Director Chloe Zhao won the Academy Award for Best Director in 2021 for Nomadland. Sources: Baijiaxing, Records of the Grand Historian, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Zhao has 4 letters and 1 syllable, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Zhao with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
5Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): Z=26 + H=8 + A=1 + O=15 = 50. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 0 = 5. Result: 5.
Favorite colour
BlueThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Zhao has lucky number 5, so the colour is Blue.
Star sign
TaurusOnly the first letter counts (Z). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Zhao
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Zhao. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Zhao
Partner names that match Zhao by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Zhao + Yong = Zhng · Zhao + Peng = Zhng · Zhao + Fang = Zhng
Sibling names for Zhao
Names that sit well next to Zhao: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Zhao
If Zhao is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Zhao (excellent).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Zhao mean?
Zhao means “Excellent” and is of Chinese origin.
What is the origin of Zhao?
In our collection Zhao is listed as a name of Chinese origin.
Is Zhao a boy or a girl name?
Zhao is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Zhao?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Zhao is 5, with the star sign Taurus. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Zhao?
Zhao has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Zhao?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Zhao include Zh, Zha, Zhay, Zhaie, Zho.
Which names have a similar meaning to Zhao?
Names with a related meaning include Hideo, Asmaa, Asma, Tayyab, Zubaida, Husna.