patronym
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the Greek words 'pater' (father) + 'onoma' (name).
مثال
- In some cultures, the use of a patronym is common instead of a family name.
- The surname 'Johnson' is a patronym, meaning 'son of John'.
- The Icelandic naming system includes the use of patronyms.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor (especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)