gāo 高
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Gao": 1. It originated from the Jiang surname and was named after a fief. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the son of Lü Chi, the Duke Wen of Qi and the sixth - generation descendant of Jiang Taigong, was enfeoffed in Gaoyi (now Yuxian County, Henan Province) and was called Prince Gao. His grandson, Xi, took the name of his ancestor's fief as his clan name and was called Gao Xi. Later, there emerged the Gao family. 2. According to "Tongzhi · Shizu Lue", the son of Lü Yuan, the Duke Hui of Qi, was Prince Qi, with the courtesy name Zigao. His collateral descendants took the courtesy name "Gao" of their grandfather as the clan name. 3. Surname changes: According to "Beiqi Shu", Gao Yang, the Emperor Wenxuan of the Northern Qi Dynasty, granted the surname Gao to the Xianbei people Yuan Jing'an and Yuan Wenyao because of their meritorious deeds. During the Northern Qi Dynasty, Gao Longzhi originally had the surname Xu. Since his father was adopted by Gao Huan, he changed his surname to Gao. According to "Wei Shu", Murong Yun, the emperor of the Later Yan Dynasty, was originally from the Xianbei ethnic group. He claimed to be a descendant of Gao Yangshi and changed his surname to Gao, being called Gao Yun.
Famous Story
Gao Yang Gao Lishi (684–762) He was a eunuch in the Tang Dynasty. He was cautious, meticulous and intelligent by nature, and was deeply favored by Emperor Xuanzong. He was repeatedly promoted to the rank of General of the Cavalry Guards and granted the title of a high - ranking official equivalent to the Three Excellencies, and he wielded power and meddled in government affairs. During the reign of Emperor Suzong, he was impeached and exiled to Wuzhou. He was pardoned and on his way back during the Baoying period, and he died on the journey. Gao Chongwen He was a native of Youzhou in the Tang Dynasty. During the Zhenyuan years (AD 785–805), he followed Han Quanyi to garrison Changwu City and had remarkable achievements in army management. When the Tubo invaded Ningzhou, he led troops to rescue and achieved a great victory, and was conferred the title of Prince of Bohai. When the Jiedushi of Jiannan Xichuan rebelled, Gao Chongwen was recommended as the Jiedushi of the Left Divine Strategy Mobile Army and led troops to suppress the rebellion. He won all eight battles, engraved his achievements on a stone, and was conferred the title of Prince of Nanping. Minggong: Engraving words on a stone to record one's achievements.
Random Names With "高"
With a firm will and lofty aspirations.
Handsome and free-spirited, radiant and prosperous.
Role models and paragons, auspiciousness and good omens
As vast as the ocean, embracing and magnanimous.
The continuation of offspring ensures the succession of the family line.
The light of dawn, full of youthful vigor.
Explore the universe and forge ahead bravely.
A bright full moon hangs high in the sky, symbolizing uprightness and integrity.