What does patronymic mean?
A name based on the father's name, typically used in cultures such as Russian, Arabic, and Hebrew. In some cultures, it is used as a surname.
Example
"In Arabic culture, a person's patronymic is often used as a surname, such as 'ibn Abdullah', meaning 'son of Abdullah'."
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