Name character

窈 yǎo

obscure, secluded; refined

Tone: 3 Strokes: 10 Radical: 116 Traditional: 窈 Usage lean: neutral

This is a basic library entry. The longer editorial profile for this character is still being expanded.

yǎo · tone 3

Meaning

obscure, secluded; refined

In names

Common in Chinese given names.

Structure and etymology

Structure: 10 strokes; Kangxi radical 116.

Names that use this character

Naming notes

Common in Chinese given names.

Tags: Elegant. It reads as unisex in modern names.

Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.