Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
namesake
noun
/ˈneɪmˌseɪk/
Definition
A namesake is a person or thing that has the same name as another.
Examples
- Maria’s son is her namesake, sharing her name.
- The famous author became a namesake for the literary award.
- Many children are born with namesakes from their grandparents.
Meaning
The term is often used to refer to someone named after another person, usually a family member or a notable figure.
Synonyms
- eponym
- name source
