Baby name
Mao
/MAH-oh/
Meaning
“Japanese and Chinese origins: real center, cherry blossom, luxuriant, or flourishing”
In Japanese, Mao can mean 'real center' or 'cherry blossom'; in Chinese, it can mean 'luxuriant' or 'flourishing'.
How it ages.
Mao remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.
The cultural moment.
Use of Mao is easing gradually in France, but the name remains familiar and usable.