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Meaning of patronym
A patronym is a name based on the name of a father or ancestor.
Etymology of patronym
The word "patronym" comes from the Greek words "patēr" meaning "father" and "onuma" meaning "name".
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe names based on the name of a father or ancestor.
Historically, patronyms were used in many cultures, including ancient Greece, Rome, and Scandinavia, to identify a person's family and lineage.
Synonyms
surname
family name
last name
name
cognomen
epithet
byname
nickname
moniker
appellation
designation
title
denomination
nomenclature
matronym
metronym
patronymic
genealogy
ancestry
lineage
heritage
descent
origin
roots
forename
given name
personal name
full name.
Definitions
- A name based on the name of a father or ancestor, typically formed by adding a suffix or prefix to the father's name.
- A surname or last name that is derived from the name of a father or ancestor.
- A system of naming where a person's name is based on the name of their father or ancestor.
Usage Examples
- The patronym "Johnson" is derived from the name "John" and means "son of John".
- In many cultures, a person's patronym is used as their surname or last name.
- The use of patronyms is still common in some countries, such as Iceland, where a person's surname is based on the name of their father or mother.
Antonyms
matronym
metronym
anonymous
nameless
unknown
unnamed
pseudonymous
fictitious
imaginary
invented
made-up
artificial
synthetic
given name
first name
forename
personal name.