Literature Reference: I have heard that during the reigns of Gaozong and Zhongzong, the northern barbarians were rampant and most difficult to control. Source from 'New Yuefu: City of Yanzhou, Praising the Sage's Plan and Mocking the Frontier Generals'.
高: Elevated and towering, often used in names to depict individuals of noble stature, great accomplishments, and extraordinary lives.
宗: Ancestral Temple, the shrine of forebears, also signifies ancestors and lineage. In names, it often embodies the aspiration to become a revered individual.
Meaning: Gaozong signifies a virtuous and noble monarch, representing an elevated status and exceptional leadership.