Explanation of the name "宗彦"
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宗
Hanyu Pinyin:zōng
Five Elements:Metal
Recommendability:87%
Cultural Meaning:92%
彦
Hanyu Pinyin:yàn
Five Elements:Wood
Recommendability:97%
Cultural Meaning:98%
Literature Reference: Zong means respect; Yan refers to a virtuous scholar. 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.
彦: A person of exceptional talent and distinction.
Meaning: A virtuous scholar who is respected and revered.
许宗彦 (Xu Zongyan)
a Qing dynasty scholar and poet, known for his expertise in astronomy and ritual studies.
韩宗彦 (Han Zongyan)
A Northern Song Dynasty official who served as a scholar at the Jixian Institute and a judicial commissioner, among other roles.
何宗彦 (He Zongyan)
a Ming Dynasty scholar-official from Suizhou, Hubei, who served as Minister of Rites and Grand Secretary, posthumously honored as Wenyi.
