-sønn

Norwegian Bokmål Etymology From nb sønn son, itself nb non sonr son, used as a patronymic element. Compare nn -son, sv -son, is -son and fo -son patronymic suffix meaning “son of”. Pronunciation nb /-sœn/ nb œn 1 nb -sønn Suffix nb suffix nb onomastics Used after a parent's given name to form a masculine patronymic or matronymic name, meaning “son of”. nb Håkon -s- -sønn male given name genitive or linking element patronymic suffix meaning “son of” 1 → nb Håkonssønn son of Håkon; patronymic surname nb Per -s- -sønn male given name genitive or linking element patronymic suffix meaning “son of” 1 → nb Perssønn son of Per; patronymic surname Usage notes The given name is normally followed by genitive or linking nb -s-, producing the sequence -ssønn. Unlike most established surnames in nb -sen, nb -sønn may be used productively to form new, transparent parentonyms. The resulting name may later also function as an inherited surname. Coordinate terms nb -sen patronymic and surname-forming suffix meaning “son of” nb -son patronymic suffix meaning “son of” nb -søn historical patronymic suffix meaning “son of” nb -datter patronymic or matronymic suffix meaning “daughter of” nb -dotter patronymic or matronymic suffix meaning “daughter of” References sønn “patronymikon” in Store norske leksikon. Ot.prp. nr. 31 (2001–2002), section 5.5, Government of Norway.