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/ˈneɪmˌseɪk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person or thing that has the same name as another.
The actress named her daughter after herself, making her a namesake.
A person who is named after another person.
John was often called a namesake of his grandfather, who shared the same name.
A being or object that shares its name with another associated being or object.
The old library is a namesake of the town's founder.
Etymology
The word 'namesake' is a combination of 'name' and 'sake', dating back to the early 17th century.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in someone's namesake:
In honor of someone with the same name.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Commonly used among friends to refer to someone with a shared name.
Hey, namesake! How's it going?