Literature Reference: 茂,草木盛也。——《说文解字》;先,前进也。——《说文解字》 Mao means flourishing vegetation; Xian means to advance or lead. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
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.
先: Formerly. Previously. Originally. Pioneer. What comes before in time or sequence, in contrast to "later."
Meaning: Mao Xian symbolizes flourishing vitality and leadership in forging new paths.