Zhuo means 'outstanding,' 'eminent,' or 'distinguished,' representing someone who rises above the ordinary.

How do you pronounce Zhuo?

In Mandarin Pinyin, it is pronounced 'j-w-oh' (similar to 'jaw' but with a shorter, rising 'o' sound) in the second tone.

Is Zhuo a boy or girl name?

Zhuo is a gender-neutral name in Chinese culture, though it is slightly more common for boys due to its connotations of strength and stature.

Is Zhuo a common surname?

Yes, while popular as a given name, Zhuo (卓) is also a Chinese surname ranked outside the top 100 most common surnames.

Zhuo卓

/JWAW/

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Zhuo is a Chinese boy's name pronounced /JWAW/. A distinctive name representing one who is outstanding, eminent, and stands tall above others.

Meaning of Zhuo

A distinctive name representing one who is outstanding, eminent, and stands tall above others.

The name Zhuo (卓) originates from an ancient Chinese character meaning 'lofty' or 'profound.' Historically, it was used to denote individuals who possessed extraordinary talent or a towering character that surpassed common standards.

Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: /JWAW/

Cultural background

In modern Chinese culture, Zhuo is frequently used as a given name to convey parents' wishes for their child to achieve excellence. It is also a recognized, though less common, Chinese surname.

Variations & nicknames

Cheuk
Trok
Chuo
A-Zhuo
Xiao Zhuo

Famous people named Zhuo

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Lin Zhuo
Professional Table Tennis player who competed in international tournaments.
Sport · 2000s-present
Zhuo Lin
The third wife of Deng Xiaoping and a political activist.
Politics · 1916–2009
Ge Zhuo
Renowned Chinese oil painter and academic.
Art · 20th-21st century
Zhuo Wenjun
A famous poet of the Han Dynasty known for her literature and romance.
Literature · 2nd century BC

Frequently asked about Zhuo

What does Zhuo mean?: Zhuo means 'outstanding,' 'eminent,' or 'distinguished,' representing someone who rises above the ordinary.
How do you pronounce Zhuo?: In Mandarin Pinyin, it is pronounced 'j-w-oh' (similar to 'jaw' but with a shorter, rising 'o' sound) in the second tone.
Is Zhuo a boy or girl name?: Zhuo is a gender-neutral name in Chinese culture, though it is slightly more common for boys due to its connotations of strength and stature.
Is Zhuo a common surname?: Yes, while popular as a given name, Zhuo (卓) is also a Chinese surname ranked outside the top 100 most common surnames.

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