Godson: meaning, definitions and examples

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godson

 

[ หˆษกษ’d.sษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family relation

A godson is a boy who is named in a Christian baptism ceremony and who has a godparent, typically an adult chosen to provide guidance and support in the boy's spiritual upbringing. The godson-godparent relationship symbolizes a special bond that often extends beyond religious ties.

Examples of usage

  • He took his godson to the church for his baptism.
  • My godson loves playing soccer on the weekends.
  • As a godson, he looks up to his godfather for advice.
  • She bought a present for her godson's birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "godson" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afilhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค—เฅเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Patenkind

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak baptis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั…ั€ะตั‰ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrzeล›niak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅไป˜ใ‘ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท filleul

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ahijado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vaftiz รงocuฤŸu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€๋ถ€์˜ ์•„๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจู† ุงู„ุนู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kmotล™enec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krstnรฝ syn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•™ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krstni sin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรญrniboรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ะฐั ะฑะฐะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฅแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xristian รถvlad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ahijado

Etymology

The word 'godson' is derived from the Old English term 'gลd', meaning 'good,' and the word 'sunu,' which means 'son.' This term has its roots in the Christian tradition, where godparents were appointed to take a serious role in the spiritual upbringing of their godchildren. The practice of godparents originates in the early Christian church, where they were responsible for the spiritual guidance of their godsons and goddaughters. Over centuries, the role has also taken on cultural significance, symbolizing a close mentorship or familial bond in various cultures. This term has been in use since at least the 14th century, showcasing the enduring nature of spiritual relationships across generations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,170 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.