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godchild

 

[ ษกษ’dหŒtสƒaษชld ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

goddaughter, godson.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afilhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค—เฅเคจ เคฌเคพเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Patenkind

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak baptis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ะตั‰ะตะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrzestny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅไป˜ใ‘่ฆชใฎๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filleul

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ahijado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaftiz รงocuฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ก€๋ฐ›์€ ์•„์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูู„ ุงู„ู…ุนู…ูˆุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kmotr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krstnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™็ˆถ็š„ๅญฉๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ botrstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญrnarbarn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ั€ะบะตัƒ ะฑะฐะปะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒก แƒ‘แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xristian uลŸaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ahijado

Etymology

The term 'godchild' is derived from the Old English word 'gลd', 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.