Can be used in names.
The meaning of the word Yao has two levels. One is the use of characters in the person's name, and the other is specifically referring to Emperor Yao.
1. Noun, the title of Tao Tang, the emperor of ancient China. He was born in Yi and later became Qi, so he was called the Yi Qi family. He was granted the title of Tao at first and later moved to the Tang Dynasty, so he was also called the "Yi Qi family".
2. Adjective, knowing. Congyao (yáo), Congwu. "Yao" means high earth, and Wu (wù) is tall and prominent, so "Yao" means high. Original meaning: high.
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Yao (a grass name, it is said that he was born in Yao’s kitchen, he can shake his own wind to prevent food from spoiling);
Yao Tian (metaphor) Peaceful and prosperous times);
Yao Feng (territory. It is said that the territory of our country was divided into twelve states during the time of Yao and Shun, so it was called). This will last forever. ——Du Shenyan's "The Banquet of the Three Palaces of Penglai"?
The world was destined to be governed, and the world was in crisis. Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang... all came into being at the right time. ——"A Dream of Red Mansions"?
It is said to be Ruoji, the ancient emperor Yao. ——"Book·Yao Dian". Ma's note: "Yishan's sage is called Yao."?
Yao is also a beautiful posthumous title. ——"Lunheng·Xu Song"?
Yao is like a cricket, with a supreme appearance. ——"Baihutong·Hao"?
Yao was high and rare. ——"Customs: Huang Ba"
Reference: Yao - Baidu Encyclopedia