Meaning: Pearl; gem
The story
Châu is a Vietnamese given name with the Sino-Vietnamese root 珠, meaning pearl or gem. Its meaning comes from the Vietnamese reading of the character, rather than an English interpretation of its sound.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Classic
- Short
Origins
Châu comes from Vietnamese.
More like Châu
More Vietnamese namesTrang
Adornment or solemnity, depending on the root
Kiều
Outstanding, lovely or lofty, depending on the root
Lan
Orchid; other meanings depend on the Chinese spelling
Ngọc
Jade; precious stone
Hà
River
Mai
Plum or apricot in Vietnamese; other origins differ
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