Literature Reference: Yan refers to a scholar of virtue and talent, as described in 'Shuowen'; Da means to reach or achieve, as explained in 'Shuowen'.
彦: A person of exceptional talent and distinction.
达: Arrival, dignitaries, in names often signifies talent, abundant support from influential people, unimpeded access in all directions, and the virtue of traversing the world with ease.
Meaning: Yan Da signifies a person of outstanding talent and profound wisdom.