Literature Reference: 宗，尊也，先祖之所尊也。原，始也，万物之本也。——《说文解字》 'Zong' means respect, the respect for ancestors. 'Yuan' means origin, the foundation of all things. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
宗: Ancestral Temple, the shrine of forebears, also signifies ancestors and lineage. In names, it often embodies the aspiration to become a revered individual.
原: Originally, the true meaning. It metaphorically signifies the ability to remain steadfast in one's heart and not waver.
Meaning: Respecting ancestors and tracing back to the origin, symbolizing nobility, solemnity, and staying true to one's roots.