matronymic
/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/ · noun
Meaning
- A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.
- By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.
- Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.
- By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.
Etymology / origin
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