Literature Reference: 铭者，自名也，自名以称扬其先祖之美而明著后世者也。——《礼记·祭统》 An inscription is a self-naming, a way to praise the virtues of one's ancestors and make them known to future generations. Source from 'The Book of Rites: Sacrificial Records'.
孙:
Characters for personal names, surnames.
铭: To engrave in memory and in heart. Practicing gratitude and filial piety fosters the making of virtuous connections and attracts the favor of noble souls.
Meaning: The name signifies engraving virtues in memory, honoring ancestors, and passing down family glory.