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?
Buddha