Meaning & Origin
A member of an aboriginal people of central Taiwan.
Thao is a girl's and boy's baby name of Vietnamese origin, from the Vietnamese Thảo meaning 'grass, herbs' or 'filial piety, respectful.' In Vietnamese culture, both interpretations carry value — the natural world's simplicity and growth, and the Confucian virtue of respect for parents and ancestors.
One of the most common Vietnamese feminine names, Thao carries a gentle, nature-connected meaning alongside a deep cultural value. In Vietnamese-American communities, it bridges heritage with a compact, two-syllable sound that works naturally in English — a name of quiet dignity and genuine cultural rootedness.