one's next of kin



one's next of kin

one's closest living relative or relatives. The police notified the dead man's next of kin. My next of kin lives 800 miles away.
See also: kin, next, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Hyman['haimən]
Gratia-German
Iefan-Welsh
AllanAL-ənEnglish, Scottish
Toby['təubi]
Bruna-Italian, Portuguese, Croatian