"Xiao" (魈) is pronounced like "shiao" (shee-ow), rhyming with "how" but starting with a soft "sh" sound, similar to saying "she" then "ow," with the "x" in Pinyin being a unique Mandarin sound between "sh" and "s," making it sound like "see-ow" for many English speakers.
While it can translate to "mournful" or "dreary," some of the more upbeart translations are “dawn”, “little”, and “young.” Xiao's connotation with the morning will make natural early-risers fall in love with this precious moniker.
Xiao is a unisex Chinese name and has many meanings including 'dawn, morning', 'little' or 'respectful, reverent'.
Xiao (/ʃaʊ/; Chinese: 蕭) is a Chinese-language surname. In the Wade-Giles system of romanization, it is rendered as Hsiao, which is commonly used in Taiwan.
Common and Popular Chinese Girl Names
The character 心 (xīn) means "heart" or "mind" in Chinese.
Today, the character we are going to learn is the opposite of“Shàng” （上）, which is “xià” (下) meaning “down and below”. Looking at the character on the poker card, you may find it looks like something falling below the horizon. We need another word such as “qù” (去)to make it a phrase. So “xià qu” (下去）means “go down”.
In Chinese, the use of Xiao (小) means little and is often used paired with the one of the characters of the given name as a nickname for younger persons. 小 is usually used for small and cute persons (like children). Xiaomao -> 小貓, literally "Little Cat".
Such terms often indicate closeness and endearment. For example, someone may refer to friends around the same age or younger than themselves as 'Xiao' (small), e.g. Xiao WANG. A person from an older generation may be called 'Lao' (old) – e.g. Lao WANG.
Chi is Chee. Ki is Key. They're often used interchangeably, though.
Xiànzài (现在) means "now, at present, or currently" in Chinese, referring to the present moment, time, or condition, and is a fundamental beginner word used in daily conversation like asking "What time is it now?" (现在几点了？).
This name can be used for both genders, although it is often given to girls in contemporary contexts. Historically, the use of Xin can be traced back to ancient Chinese texts, where names often reflected virtues or aspirations.
used in writing or sometimes spoken to represent the sound of laughter. （表示笑声）呵呵
愛 means 'love'
Rare and unique Chinese girl names, according to Pampers:
The number one girl name varies by location and year, but Olivia, Charlotte, and Amelia are consistently at the top in the U.S. and Australia for recent years, while Isla and Evelyn have claimed the top spots in other regions like the UK and Canberra for 2025 data.
可愛/可爱 (kě ài) means “loveable” or “cute” in Chinese.