matronymic

/ˌmætɹəˈnɪmɪk/

noun

  1. 1

    A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.

  2. 2

    By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.

  2. 2

    By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.

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