What origin is the name Thao?

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

What are good brother names for Thao?

Names from the same vietnamese tradition pair naturally with Thao — for example Bien, Chim, Chau. You can browse more on our vietnamese names page.

Thao

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Thao

Thao

Girl

Vietnamese

1 syllable

Thao is a Vietnamese girl's name meaning "Respectful of parents.".

Parents who choose Thao pick a girl name from the Vietnamese tradition, meaning "Respectful of parents.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: Vietnamese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Respectful of parents.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Thao

What does Thao mean?

Thao is a girl name of Vietnamese origin meaning "Respectful of parents.".

How popular is Thao?

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