考（kao）
Name meaning
考 (kao) means to beat, to hit or to inspect.
Practical naming use
Use 考 (kao) when the name should suggest to beat, to hit. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 考 (kao) with characters such as 安 (An) for a steadier frame, 文 (Wen) for a cultured register, 清 (Qing) for clarity or 宁 (Ning) for calm. Let the second character clarify the intended register rather than doubling an already strong image.