A surname from the ancient Jurchen people, associated with the Jin dynasty scholar Jiagu Chu.
What the character means
valley — openness and humility
Why it scores this way
Easy to say84
Mostly easy. The only friction is j, which English speakers usually turn into something close.
Recognised in China44
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write80
13 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Jiagu Chu — Jin dynasty scholar, one of the great writers of the Jurchen court.
Jiagu Qingchen — Jurchen general and chancellor of the Jin Dynasty, known for campaigns against the Mongols and consolidation of the northern frontier.
Jiagu Heng — High-ranking official of the Jin Dynasty, served as participant in determining governmental matters, noted for administrative integrity.