Associations to the word «Matronymic»
Wiktionary
MATRONYMIC, adjective. Of, relating to, or derived from the given name of one's mother or a female ancestor.
MATRONYMIC, noun. A surname or byname acquired from the given name of one's mother's or from a female ancestor's given name.
Dictionary definition
MATRONYMIC, noun. A name derived from the name of your mother or a maternal ancestor.
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?