Meaning: The surname 贺 originates from the Ji clan of the Qi State during the Spring and Autumn Period. It is derived from the name of a fief granted to Qin Feng, a noble of the Ji family, whose descendants adopted the surname 庆 ('Qìng', meaning 'celebration'). In the Eastern Han Dynasty, to avoid the taboo of Emperor An's father's name Liu Qing, the clan changed their surname from 庆 to the homophone 贺.
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He Zhu (贺铸)
a Northern Song dynasty official and poet, known for his works 'Dong Shan Yue Fu' and 'Qing Hu Yi Lao Ji'.
He Xiang (贺祥)
an official of the Ming Dynasty, served as the magistrate of Anxi in Fujian and authored a collection of essays.
He Kang (贺亢)
A figure from the early Song Dynasty, claiming to be an official from the Jin Dynasty, and said to have achieved immortality since the late Tang and Five Dynasties period.
'贺' is a name of celebration, originating from ancient Chinese nobility. It’s a symbol of honor and good wishes, often associated with joyous occasions.