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Godmother: meaning, definitions and examples

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godmother

 

[ หˆษกษ’dหŒmสŒรฐษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relationship

A godmother is a woman who is chosen to act as a sponsor for a child at their baptism, typically a close friend or relative. The godmother often plays a significant role in the child's life, offering guidance, support, and love.

Synonyms

guardian, mentor, sponsor.

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Word Description / Examples
godmother

A woman who promises to help guide a childโ€™s religious and moral development, usually within the context of a Christian baptism.

  • Emma was chosen to be the godmother at her nieceโ€™s baptism
sponsor

A person or organization that supports someone, often financially or by endorsing them, typically in contexts such as education, sports, or events.

  • The local business agreed to be the sponsor for the youth soccer team
guardian

A person who is legally responsible for the care and management of someone, typically a minor.

  • After his parents passed away, his aunt became his legal guardian
mentor

An experienced and trusted advisor who helps someone less experienced by offering guidance and support, often in a professional or educational context.

  • Sarah's mentor at work helped her navigate her first few years in the company

Examples of usage

  • She became her godmother at the christening ceremony.
  • The godmother gave her a special gift on her birthday.
  • The godmother always remembered her godchild's important milestones.

Translations

Translations of the word "godmother" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madrinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‰เคกเคฎเคฆเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Patentante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ibu baptis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ะตั‰ะตะฝะฐ ะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ matka chrzestna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅไป˜ใ‘่ฆช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marraine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madrina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaftiz annesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃู… ุงู„ุนุฑู‘ุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kmotra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krstnรก matka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ botra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ guรฐmรณรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตัั‚ะฝะฐั ะผะฐั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ—แƒšแƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xaรง anasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ madrina

Etymology

The term 'godmother' has its origins in the Christian tradition, specifically in the practice of baptism. In the early Christian church, godparents were chosen to help guide and support the newly baptized individual in their spiritual journey. Over time, the role of godparents expanded to include a more general form of support and mentorship, particularly in the context of family relationships. The concept of godparents and godmothers has since become a common practice in many cultures around the world.

See also: god, goddess, godless, godlike, godliness, godly, gods.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,896, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.