The way, path, or jade
In Chinese philosophy, Dao represents the fundamental nature of the universe or 'the way.' In Vietnamese contexts, it often refers to 'jade' or 'star fruit,' depending on the specific characters used.
Less common today
Dao isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,777 in 1991.
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Digital media executive and former publisher of BuzzFeed
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
