Pak-Ho
/P-AA-K-HH-OW/
Cantonese-HK Pak-Ho — Pak-Ho (Cantonese 柏豪 'cypress heroic,' Mandarin Baihao) is iconic HK-Cantonese masculine compound. The cypress (柏) symbolizes longevity and incorruptibility in Chinese culture — Confucius said 'when the year grows cold, then we know the cypress and pine are last to fade' (歲寒,然後知松柏之後彫也).
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Yes — Pak-Ho is a Buddhist boy name of Chinese origin, meaning “Cantonese-HK Pak-Ho — Pak-Ho (Cantonese 柏豪 'cypress heroic,' Mandarin Baihao) is iconic HK-Cantonese masculine compound. The cypress (柏) symbolizes longevity and incorruptibility in Chinese culture — Confucius said 'when the year grows cold, then we know the cypress and pine are last to fade' (歲寒,然後知松柏之後彫也).”.
How well does Pak-Ho fit your family?
This page tells you what Pak-Ho means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against the names already in your family, your heritage, and your baby's exact birth star.
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Meaning & origin
Pak-Ho is a boy's name of Chinese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families. The name means "Cantonese-HK Pak-Ho — Pak-Ho (Cantonese 柏豪 'cypress heroic,' Mandarin Baihao) is iconic HK-Cantonese masculine compound. The cypress (柏) symbolizes longevity and incorruptibility in Chinese culture — Confucius said 'when the year grows cold, then we know the cypress and pine are last to fade' (歲寒,然後知松柏之後彫也)." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Chinese, HongKonger, Cantonese, Taiwanese families, Pak-Ho carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What's Pak-Ho's birth star?
In Vedic tradition, a baby's name is matched to their nakshatra (birth star) and rashi (moon sign) — usually through its first syllable. Pak-Ho opens with “Pa.” But whether that's auspicious depends on your baby's exact date, time, and place of birth.
NameRoot works it out for you. Enter your baby's birth details and see exactly which nakshatra and rashi Pak-Ho aligns with — and how strongly it scores.
See Pak-Ho's birth-star reading →What does Pak-Ho's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Pak-Ho resonates in either tradition.
Pak-Ho's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Pak-Ho's full reading →
Does Pak-Ho go with your family's names?
Pak-Ho breaks into 5 sounds: /P-AA-K-HH-OW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Pak-Ho sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Pak-Ho beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Pak-Ho — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Pak-Ho
If Pak-Ho resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Buddhist boy names that open with the same syllables as Pak-Ho
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Common questions about Pak-Ho
What does the name Pak-Ho mean?
Pak-Ho means "Cantonese-HK Pak-Ho — Pak-Ho (Cantonese 柏豪 'cypress heroic,' Mandarin Baihao) is iconic HK-Cantonese masculine compound. The cypress (柏) symbolizes longevity and incorruptibility in Chinese culture — Confucius said 'when the year grows cold, then we know the cypress and pine are last to fade' (歲寒,然後知松柏之後彫也).." It is a boy name of Chinese origin, traditionally used in Buddhist families.
Is Pak-Ho a boy or girl name?
Pak-Ho is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Pak-Ho?
Pak-Ho is of Chinese origin, used in Buddhist tradition, commonly among Chinese, HongKonger, Cantonese families.
Is Pak-Ho a Buddhist name?
Yes. Pak-Ho is a boy name traditionally used in Buddhist families, of Chinese origin.
What does Pak-Ho mean in Chinese?
Pak-Ho originates from Chinese, where it means "Cantonese-HK Pak-Ho — Pak-Ho (Cantonese 柏豪 'cypress heroic,' Mandarin Baihao) is iconic HK-Cantonese masculine compound. The cypress (柏) symbolizes longevity and incorruptibility in Chinese culture — Confucius said 'when the year grows cold, then we know the cypress and pine are last to fade' (歲寒,然後知松柏之後彫也).."
What are common nicknames for Pak-Ho?
Common short forms of Pak-Ho include Pak, Ho.
What is the numerology of Pak-Ho?
Pak-Ho has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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