Thao
Thao is a term used in several distinct contexts, most notably as the name of an indigenous group in Taiwan and as a part of Vietnamese naming practice. It can also refer to the Thao language, historically spoken by the same people.
The Thao are an indigenous people of Taiwan, traditionally living in the central part of the island,
The Thao language is an Austronesian Formosan language once spoken by the Thao people in central Taiwan.
In Vietnamese usage, Thao (with the diacritic form Thảo) is a common element in given names and,
Overall, Thao reflects a blend of cultural heritage, linguistic history, and naming traditions spanning Taiwan and