Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Namesake.
How to pronounce namesake:
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US
Namesake - as a noun
A person with the same name as another
Namesake - as a verb
To name (somebody) after somebody else.
Example Sentences
"His son, who was named after him, became his namesake."
"The restaurant got its name from its famous namesake in Paris."
"Henry's namesake, his grandfather, was a renowned poet."
"She is often mistaken for her namesake, a famous actress."
"The company was named after its founder's namesake, a historical figure."
Word Game Points
Is NAMESAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, namesake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NAMESAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is NAMESAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, namesake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNAMESAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is NAMESAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, namesake is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNAMESAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.