patronymic
/ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or being a name derived from the name of a father or male ancestor.
- The patronymic naming system is common in many Scandinavian countries.
- In Russia, a person's patronymic middle name comes from their father's first name.
- The suffix '-son' in English is a patronymic element.
Antonyms
noun
- A name derived from the name of a father or male ancestor.
- His patronymic was 'Ivanovich,' meaning 'son of Ivan.'
- The historian studied ancient patronymics to trace family lineages.
- In formal Russian introductions, the patronymic is used along with the first name.