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Name
Cho
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
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Cho is a Japanese name for girls that can be directly translated as "the butterfly."

What does the name Cho mean?

The name Cho, a feminine first name of Japanese origin, carries the meaning "the butterfly." This traces back to the Japanese element chō (蝶), which stands for "butterfly."

Where does the name Cho come from?

The etymology of Cho is Japanese and means "the butterfly." The term is composed of the Japanese word chō (蝶), which means butterfly.

How do you pronounce Cho?

Cho

Popularity

In Germany, Cho is a rather rare name. In 2014, it reached the 4,003rd place on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Cho was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns with this name. The global popularity and frequency of Cho can be tracked through its rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Chou / Coco

Famous people

  • Cho Chang (Harry Potter)
  • Cho Jae-Min (South Korean footballer)
  • Cho Jung-hyun (South Korean footballer)
  • Cho Kwi-Jea (Japanese footballer)
  • Cho Ramaswamy (Indian actress)
  • Cho Won-Hee (South Korean footballer)
  • Cho-lam Wong (Hong Kong actress)
  • Cho-yi Chen (swimmer from Taiwan)
  • Cho-yun Hsu (Chinese historian)
  • Young-cho Hwang (South Korean long-distance runner)

Frequently asked questions about the name Cho

What does the name Cho mean?

The name Cho has a Japanese origin and means 'the butterfly,' derived from the word chō (蝶).

Where does the name Cho come from?

The origin of the name Cho is Japanese, where it is directly associated with the word for butterfly.

How popular is the name Cho?

Cho is a less common name, but it is gaining popularity due to its unique meaning and sound quality.

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