Grass or respectful child
In Vietnamese, Thao is a common name that can have different meanings depending on the characters used. It most frequently refers to 'grass' or 'herbs,' but it can also signify 'filial piety' or being a respectful and appreciative child.
Less common today
Thao isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,429 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer of the indie rock band Thao & the Get Down Stay Down
A young Hmong girl who befriends the protagonist · Gran Torino
