patronymical
A patronymical is a derivative of a given name that indicates lineage. It is a type of toponymic, which is a name derived from a place. Patronymicals are common in many cultures and languages, and they can be used to identify a person's father, mother, or other ancestor.
The formation of patronymicals varies depending on the language. In some languages, a suffix is added to
In some cultures, patronymicals are still in common use as given names or as part of a