Definition

A person or thing that has the same name as another person or thing.

Example

My son is named after my grandfather, so he is his namesake.

Conversation

Did you know that my cousin is named after our grandfather?

Oh, really? That's cool! So he’s a namesake of your grandfather then.

Yeah, it’s nice to keep the name in the family.

Definitely! It makes the connection feel even stronger.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Namesake → It is formed from "name" (from Old English *nama*, meaning a word by which a person or thing is known) and "sake" (from Old English *saca*, meaning cause or reason). The word "namesake" refers to a person or thing that has the same name as another, often in honor of that person or thing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone sharing a 'name' ('name') for the 'sake' ('sake') of honoring or remembering another person.

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