A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the givenname of one's father, grandfather (i.e., an avonymic), or an even earlier male ancestor. A component of a name based on the name of one's mother or a female ancestor is a matronymic. Each is a means of conveying lineage. i hope this info. helps you out, Have an amazing day !!
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