matronymic

[ ma-truh-nim-ik ]

adjective

1. a variant of metronymic.

matronymic

/ ˌmætrəˈnɪmɪk /

adjective

1. a less common word for metronymic

Example Sentences

It will also allow the use of traditional patronymic and matronymic names used by the Frisian minority, which entail children’s surnames being based on their father’s or mother’s first name.

From Seattle Times

But citizens over the age of 18 can choose to swap the patronymic for a matronymic based on the name of the mother.

From Reuters

The name Abraham he received from his grandfather, but it was early dropped, and he was always known by his matronymic Albert.

From Project Gutenberg

Wherefore she has gotten her name in the good books of the sociological philosophers who uphold the matronymic theory touching early society.

From Project Gutenberg

Kapalova, who runs a museum of feminist art, said she would seek further legal changes in the predominantly Muslim nation of 7 million to ensure a child can have a matronymic from birth.

From Reuters

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