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Metronymic
Translation of "metronymic" into Russian
metronymic
Adjective
UK
/ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/
US
/ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/
metronymic
more metronymic Comp.
most metronymic Super.
The metronymic naming system is based on the mother's name.
Метронимическая система именования основана на имени матери.
Definitions
metronymic
Noun
UK
/ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/
US
/ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/
A personal name derived from the given name of one's mother or a maternal ancestor.
In Iceland, a child named 'Maríus Elínarson' bears a metronymic formed from his mother Elín's name.
metronymic
Adjective
UK
/ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/
US
/ˌmɛtrəˈnɪmɪk/
Relating to or derived from the name of one's mother or a maternal ancestor.
In some cultures, metronymic naming conventions are used to honor the maternal lineage.