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matronymic

mat·ro·ny·mic

UK/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ uncommon

noun

1.

a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor

Synonyms

Origin

From Latin māter (“mother”) + English -onym + -ic.

Phrases

  • family name
  • first name
  • given name

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Broader terms

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