Definition of "matronymic" in Englisch

adjective

1. Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother.

   • In many countries, matronymic surnames can be adopted after the death of the father, although the process is very formal and lengthy.

2. By extension; of, relating to, or derived from the given name of a female ancestor.

noun

1. A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother.

2. By extension, a surname or byname acquired from the given name from a female ancestor.