Chou

Meaning of Chou

Chou is a captivating name for a baby boy with Chinese origins. It is pronounced as ch-ow in Chinese Mandarin (/tʌoʊ/). The name Chou may also be spelled as Chu. In terms of popularity in the United States, it has been given to a handful of newborn boys over the years, with some fluctuations in occurrence and rank. While it may not be as commonly used as other names, Chou holds a unique charm and carries an air of cultural significance. Consider choosing this name if you are looking for something distinctive and rooted in Chinese heritage.

Pronunciation

Chinese Mandarin

  • Pronunced as ch-ow (/tʌoʊ/)

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Notable People Named Chou

Chou Wen-chung was a Chinese American composer known for integrating authentic East Asian music into contemporary Western compositions.
Chou Tien-chen is a Taiwanese badminton player known for his victories at the Chinese Taipei Open and the French Open, as well as his consecutive wins at the Bitburger Open Grand Prix Gold.
Chou Kuei-yu is a Taiwanese professional basketball player for the Taipei Fubon Braves of the P. LEAGUE+ and ASEAN Basketball League.
Chou Kung-shin is a Taiwanese scholar, writer, historian, and archaeologist who served as Director of the National Palace Museum from May 2008 to July 2012.
Chou Ching-chun was a Taiwanese social activist and politician.
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