Gou

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gou is a Chinese name that has several meanings depending on the characters used. The most common meaning is "hook," which comes from the character 钩.
Scripts(How to write)
The name Gou is written as 句 in simplified Chinese, and as 句 or 鈎 in traditional Chinese.
江(Japanese Kanji)
Pronunciation
GOH
The name Gou is pronounced as "go" with a short "o" sound.
Popularity
The name Gou is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States, making it a rare name.

cartoon of the name Gou
Cartoon of Gou

Gou Name meanings & History

Gou is a Chinese name that has several meanings depending on the characters used. The most common meaning is "hook," which comes from the character 钩. From Japanese 江 "inlet." This was the name of a prominent female figure (also known as "Oeyo") during the Sengoku Period in Japan. Gou is primarily used by Chinese people for their children. The name is simple and easy to write, which makes it a common name in China. It can be used as both a first name and a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Gou: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gou:

G: Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off

O: Organized,Obstinate,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive

U: Understanding,Undermining,Utopia,Universality,Unity

Gou is:

  • a Boring name
  • a Complex name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Related Names to Gou

Some related names to Gou include Guo, which means "country," and Gao, which means "tall."

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