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goddaughter

 

[ หˆษกษ’dหŒdษ”หtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relation

A goddaughter is a girl who is the child of a person that serves as her godparent. Godparents typically take on a special role in the child's life, often helping to guide them spiritually or provide support. This relationship is often formalized through a religious ceremony.

Synonyms

child of a godparent, godchild

Examples of usage

  • She is my goddaughter and I love her dearly.
  • I promised to be there for my goddaughter on her wedding day.
  • As her godmother, I take an active role in my goddaughter's life.

Translations

Translations of the word "goddaughter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afilhada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคกเฅเคกเฅ‰เคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gottestochter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak baptis perempuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั…ั€ะตั‰ะตะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrzestnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅไป˜ใ‘่ฆชใฎๅจ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filleule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ahijada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaftiz kฤฑzฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋ถ€๋ชจ์˜ ๋”ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจู†ุฉ ุงู„ุนุฑุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™estnรญ dcera

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krstnรก dcรฉra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๅฅณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krstna hฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญrnar dรณttir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตัั‚ะฝะธั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xristian qฤฑzฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ahijada

Etymology

The term 'goddaughter' combines the word 'god', which has its origins in the Old English word 'godd', and 'daughter', which comes from Old English 'dohtor'. The role of a godparent has its roots in early Christianity, where the godparent's responsibility was to ensure the child's upbringing in the faith. The concept of godparenting is seen in various cultures and religions, emphasizing the spiritual guidance and support provided by godparents to their godchildren. The practice of having godparents became widespread during the Middle Ages, leading to the establishment of formal godparent ceremonies, particularly in the Christian traditions. Today, the role of a godparent can also hold social significance, and the term 'goddaughter' is a tribute to that special bond forged through choice and commitment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,971, 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.