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Meaning of metronymic
metronymic (n)
a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor
metronymic (a.)
Derived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appellation. -- A metronymic appellation.
metronymic Sentence Examples
- The metronymic "Johnson" originated from the maternal ancestor of the family.
- Polynesian cultures often use metronymics to trace lineage through female lines.
- The ancient Greek poet Sappho adopted the metronymic "Sappho of Lesbos" to honor her birthplace.
- In some patriarchal societies, metronymics are used to indicate illegitimate or adopted children.
- The surname "Powell" is a metronymic that derives from the Welsh word "ap Howel," meaning "son of Howel."
- African tribal cultures sometimes adopt metronymics as a way to preserve female ancestors' heritage.
- The metronymic "Matthews" was originally derived from the medieval personal name "Matthewson," meaning "son of Matthew."
- The Icelandic naming system incorporates metronymics, such as "Sigurðardóttir," meaning "daughter of Sigurður."
- Historians use metronymics to trace matrilineal lines of descent in ancient genealogies.
- The metronymic "Adams" originated from the Hebrew personal name "Adam," meaning "man."
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a name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestorDerived from the name of one's mother, or other female ancestor; as, a metronymic name or appe
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The metronymic "Johnson" originated from the maternal ancestor of the family.
Polynesian cultures often use metronymics to trace lineage through female lines.
The ancient Greek poet Sappho adopted the metronymic "Sappho of Lesbos" to honor her birthplace.
In some patriarchal societies, metronymics are used to indicate illegitimate or adopted children.
