Gao
China · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Gao
The given name 'Gao' (高) means "tall" or "high" in Chinese, originating from the Old Chinese word *kaw.
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Etymology
The given name 'Gao' (高) means "tall" or "high" in Chinese, originating from the Old Chinese word *kaw. It is used primarily in Chinese culture, with no specific religious affiliation, and historically appears as a surname of ancient nobility, notably in the Tang dynasty.
Gao currently ranks #18,454 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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