A patronymic<span>, or </span>patronym<span>, is a component of a personal </span>name<span> based on the given</span>name<span> of one's father, grandfather (i.e., an avonymic), or an even earlier male ancestor. A component of a </span>name<span> based on the </span>name<span> 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 !!
