Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 陶 (Táo) is derived from the ancient Chinese word for pottery or the craft of making ceramics. One theory suggests it originated from Emperor Yao, who was initially enfeoffed in Táo (present-day Dìngtáo, Shandong). Another theory links it to Fan Li, a famous strategist of the State of Yue, who adopted the name Táo Zhūgōng after retiring to Táo.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.85 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.31 place
Tao Zhiyue (陶峙岳)
Chinese politician and general.
Tao Yinling (陶寅龄)
A Ming Dynasty figure from Huiji (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang), with little known about his life.
Tao Yong (陶勇)
A Chinese military personnel who served in the Chinese armed forces.
'陶' is a surname steeped in history, either tied to the legendary Emperor Yao or the famed strategist Fan Li, symbolizing craftsmanship and wisdom.
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