The baby name Zhou is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin pinyin: Zhōu (first tone). IPA: /ʈʂóu/. Approximate English: 'Joe' (single syllable)..
Zhou is Chinese in Origin.
The baby name Zhou is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin pinyin: Zhōu (first tone). IPA: /ʈʂóu/. Approximate English: 'Joe' (single syllable)..
Zhou is Chinese in Origin.
Zhou (Mandarin pinyin Zhōu, character 周) is a major Chinese surname and a unisex given-name element. The graph 周 conveys senses of “complete, all-around, cycle” and by extension “week.” It is famously the name of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE), from which many bearers trace the clan surname. As a given name, Zhou may be written with other characters pronounced zhōu, such as 洲 “continent,” 舟 “boat,” or 州 “prefecture,” each adding its own nuance.
It ranks among the most common Chinese surnames and is borne across the Sinosphere and diaspora. Romanized variants include Chou (Wade-Giles), Chow or Chau (Cantonese), Chew (Hokkien/Teochew), Jhou (Taiwan), and related Sino-Xenic forms Ju/Joo (Korean), Shū/Syu or Amane (Japanese readings of 周), and Chu (Sino-Vietnamese). As a modern given name outside China, Zhou appears rarely but works as a sleek, gender-neutral choice.
| Zhou Xuan Zhou Xuan was a famous Chinese singer and actress, best known for her role in the classic film 'Street Angel' from 1937. She was one of the most popular and influential figures in Chinese cinema during the 1930s and 1940s. Her song 'The Wandering Songstress' remains a beloved classic. | Zhou Xun Zhou Xun is a well-known actor from the People's Republic of China, born in 1974. She gained fame for her roles in films like 'Perhaps Love' and 'The Equation of Love and Death'. Her performances have earned her numerous awards and recognition in the film industry. | Zhou Dongyu Zhou Dongyu is a well-known Chinese actress who gained fame for her role in the film 'Under the Hawthorn Tree'. She continued to impress audiences with her performances in 'Soul Mate' and 'Better Days', showcasing her versatility and talent. |
| Zhou Mi Zhou Mi is a Chinese actor and singer, best known as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band Super Junior-M. He has also appeared in television dramas such as 'When Love Walked In' and 'Best Couple.' Born in 1986, Zhou Mi has made a significant impact in both the music and acting industries. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #48 | 38 | 3,857 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #79 | 1 | 3,375 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #86 | 372 | 9,639 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #118 | 350 | 8,829 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #202 | 22 | 5,842 |
| SG | 0 | #213 | 57 | 11,010 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #239 | 13 | 7,056 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #250 | 7 | 7,111 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #298 | 6 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #303 | 3 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #341 | 260 | 18,916 |
| MY | 0 | #348 | 7 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #350 | 8 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #378 | 4 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #401 | 8 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #446 | 259 | 17,960 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #460 | 68 | 12,905 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #463 | 4 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #468 | 4 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #497 | 119 | 16,104 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #544 | 10 | 20,968 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #557 | 5 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #559 | 3 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #563 | 3 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #581 | 7 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #704 | 11 | 4,183 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #739 | 5 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #884 | 47 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #919 | 7 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #935 | 17 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #940 | 13 | 5,697 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #943 | 13 | 5,933 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #948 | 47 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #954 | 30 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,051 | 61 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,080 | 13 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,114 | 15 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,150 | 29 | 25,619 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,167 | 10 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,289 | 183 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,340 | 107 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,602 | 13 | 28,008 |
Zhou is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:
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