Godchild: meaning, definitions and examples
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godchild
[ ษกษdหtสaษชld ]
religious context
A godchild is a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. This relationship often implies a commitment of the godparent to guide and support the godchild in their spiritual upbringing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She became his godmother when he was baptized.
- The godchild often has a special bond with their godparents.
- Choosing a godchild is an important decision for many families.
Translations
Translations of the word "godchild" in other languages:
๐ต๐น afilhado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคเฅเคจ เคฌเคพเคฒเค
๐ฉ๐ช Patenkind
๐ฎ๐ฉ anak baptis
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะตัะตะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ chrzestny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅไปใ่ฆชใฎๅญ
๐ซ๐ท filleul
๐ช๐ธ ahijado
๐น๐ท vaftiz รงocuฤu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๋ก๋ฐ์ ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทูู ุงูู ุนู ูุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kmotr
๐ธ๐ฐ krstnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ถ็ๅญฉๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ botrstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ skรญrnarbarn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะบะตั ะฑะฐะปะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแก แแแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xristian uลaฤฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ ahijado
Etymology
The term 'godchild' is derived from the Old English word 'gลd', meaning 'good', and 'cild', meaning 'child'. This combination reflects the spiritual aspect of the relationship, where the godparent assumes a role of care and guidance over the child's spiritual journey. The practice of appointing godparents dates back to early Christianity, where they served as sponsors during the baptismal ceremony, ensuring that the child would be raised in the faith. Traditionally, godparents are often relatives or close family friends, and they play a significant role in the child's life, particularly in their religious education and moral development. Over time, the concept has expanded beyond strictly religious contexts, with many people naming godparents for their children based on personal relationships rather than religious obligations.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,801, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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