be descended from

To be related to (an ancestor) by genetic descent from an individual or individuals in a previous generation: She claims to be descended from European royalty.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Roparzh	-	Breton
Stew	STOO, STYOO	English
Hector	HEK-tər (English)	English, French, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Arthurian Romance
Lynsey	LIN-zee	English (Modern)
Nikkole	ni-KOL	English (Rare)
Ljerka	-	Croatian, Serbian, Slovene