What origin is the name Cho?

Cho comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Cho?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Cho — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Cho

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cho

Cho

Girl

Japanese

1 syllable

Cho is a Japanese girl's name meaning "Butterfly.".

Parents who choose Cho pick a girl name from the Japanese tradition, meaning "Butterfly.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Butterfly.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Cho

What does Cho mean?

Cho is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "Butterfly.".

How popular is Cho?

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