descend from

descend from someone

or some group [for a living creature] to come from a particular set of ancestors. I descend from a large family of Dutch traders. Wally is descended from Daniel Boone.

descend from something

to move down from something. The bird descended from the top of the tree to a lower branch. Take care when you descend from the ladder.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nikephoros	-	Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Beso	-	Georgian
Haruto	hah-ṙoo-to	Japanese
Rollo	RAHL-o	English
Hilliard	['jiljəd]
AodhagÁN	-	Irish, Scottish