Definition of namesake Namesake

/nejˈmsejˌk/ - [neymseyk] - name•sake

We found 7 definitions of namesake from 5 different sources.

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What does namesake mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: namesakes

namesake - a person with the same name as another
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • namesake (Noun)
    One who is named after another or for whom another is named.
  • namesake (Noun)
    A person with the same name as another.
  • namesake (Noun)
    A ship or a building that is named after someone or something.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • namesake (n.)
    One that has the same name as another; especially, one called after, or named out of regard to, another.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • namesake
    Someone who has the same first name and/or last name as another person, without being related.

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