patronym
Meaning
- The name of someone's father.
- A patronymic surname.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpætɹəʊnɪm/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πατήρ (patḗr, “father”) + ὄνυμα (ónuma, “name”). Equivalent to patri- + -onym.
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