matronymic
adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:She carried the matronymic name of her mother, following the custom of her family.
Definition:A name that uses the mother's family name or a name derived from her.
From matronymic name
Example:Matronymic inheritance is an old tradition in some cultures, where daughters adopt their mother’s surname.
Definition:The passing down of family names, titles, or other inheritance through the maternal line.
From matronymic inheritance
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