Patronym
[pa-truh-nim] /ˈpæ trə nɪm/
noun
1.
(defs 3, 4).
noun
a name derived from a father or ancestor; a surname or family name
Word Origin
patri- ‘father’ + -onym ‘name’
n.
1834, from Greek patronymos, from patr-, comb. form of pater “father” (see father (n.)) + -onym “name” (see name (n.)).
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