Name meaning
Bao
may mean “treasure; or protect”
- Origin
- Chinese and Vietnamese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Vietnamese, Chinese
- Spellings
- Bao · Bảo
- Say it
- BOW
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Bảo is a Vietnamese and Chinese name often written 寶, treasure, or 保, to protect. It is used for boys and girls.
Roots
Sino-Vietnamese bảo (寶 treasure, 保 protect).
Where it is used
Meaning depends on the character.
Bao name FAQ
What does the name Bao mean?
Bao may mean “treasure; or protect”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Sino-Vietnamese bảo (寶 treasure, 保 protect).
Where does the name Bao come from?
Bao is of Chinese and Vietnamese origin. Today it is used in Vietnamese, Chinese families.
How do you pronounce Bao?
Bao is usually pronounced BOW.
Is Bao a boy's or a girl's name?
Bao is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Bao?
Related spellings and forms include Bảo.
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Sources
Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.