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patronymic in Finnish

patronymic in Finnish is isännimi, patronyymi — patronymic means derived from one's father.

patronymic in Finnish

isännimi
noun
(onomastics, by extension) A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
patronyymi
noun
(onomastics, by extension) A name acquired from the first name of one's father, grandfather or earlier (male) ancestor. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.

What does "patronymic" mean?

  1. adj Derived from one's father.
  2. adj Derived from one's ancestors.
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What is "patronymic" in Finnish?

"patronymic" in Finnish is isännimi, patronyymi. patronymic means: Derived from one's father.

Are there other ways to say "patronymic" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "patronymic": isännimi, patronyymi.

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