matronym en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmætɹoʊnɪm/ (US)
- /ˈmætɹəʊnɪm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From matr- + -onym.
Meanings
- The name of someone's mother.
- A matronymic surname.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| matronyms | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| metronym | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Relateds
patronym · matronymic · eponym
Translations (5)
is móðurnafn (name of someone's mother) · is móðurnafn (matronymic surname) · is nafn móður (name of someone's mother) · is kenninafn dregið af nafni föðurs (matronymic surname) · ru имя чья-то матери (name of someone's mother)