Ho

The name 'Ho' primarily functions as a Chinese surname, derived from various ancient sources. One prominent origin is from the state of Han during the Warring States period, with descendants adopting 'Han' as their surname, which later evolved into 'Ho' in some dialects. Another origin is from the Yellow River (Huang He), with people living near its banks adopting 'He' (河), meaning 'river,' as their surname, which also transliterates to 'Ho.'

As a given name, 'Ho' is less common but can be used for both males and females, often as a component in a longer name or as a standalone name with various auspicious meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used. The meaning 'good' or 'brave' comes from different characters that share the 'Ho' pronunciation in Cantonese or other dialects.