patronymic
noun
Meaning
- A name acquired from one's father.
- (by extension) A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
- Derived from one's father.
- (by extension) Derived from one's ancestors.
Etymology / origin
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