Literature Reference: 金,五色金也。黄为之长。久薶不生衣,百炼不轻,从革不违。西方之行。生于土,从土;左右注,象金在土中形。茂,草丰盛也。—— 《说文解字》 Gold, the chief of the five colors, does not tarnish even when buried for long, nor does it lose weight after repeated refining. It obeys transformation without objection. It is the element of the west, born from the earth. Luxuriant, as in the lush growth of grass. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
金: Gold, the precious metal. Symbolizes the prosperity of wealth and abundance.
茂: Prosperous, flourishing, and vigorous. This is an auspicious character, often used in personal names to symbolize a thriving and soaring career, and it is believed to lend support to one's professional fortune.
Meaning: The name signifies abundant wealth and flourishing prosperity, as precious as gold and as lush as thriving vegetation.