Rechristen: meaning, definitions and examples
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rechristen
[ ˌriːˈkrɪs.ən ]
name change
To rechristen means to give a new name to someone or something, typically in a ceremonial context. This term is often used in relation to the naming of ships, where a vessel may be rechristened when it changes ownership or undergoes significant alterations. Additionally, the word can apply to people who have changed their name, whether by personal choice or legal requirement. The act of rechristening may carry a sense of renewal or transformation, symbolizing a new identity. Overall, it reflects the importance of names in defining the essence and purpose of an entity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They decided to rechristen the ship after its renovations.
- After the marriage, she chose to rechristen herself with her husband’s surname.
- The organization was rechristened to better reflect its mission.
- He was rechristened during the ceremony to mark his new beginnings.
Translations
Translations of the word "rechristen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 renomear
🇮🇳 पुनः नामित करना
🇩🇪 umbenennen
🇮🇩 menamai ulang
🇺🇦 перейменувати
🇵🇱 przemianować
🇯🇵 改名する
🇫🇷 renommer
🇪🇸 renombrar
🇹🇷 yeniden adlandırmak
🇰🇷 다시 이름을 붙이다
🇸🇦 إعادة تسمية
🇨🇿 přejmenovat
🇸🇰 prezývať
🇨🇳 重新命名
🇸🇮 preimenovati
🇮🇸 endurnefna
🇰🇿 қайта атау
🇬🇪 გახდომა
🇦🇿 yenidən adlandırmaq
🇲🇽 renombrar
Etymology
The word 'rechristen' derives from the prefix 're-', which means 'again', combined with 'christen', a verb that originated from the Old English word 'cristnian', meaning 'to make a Christian; to baptize'. The term 'christen' has ties to the act of baptism within Christian traditions, where a name is given to a person who is being baptized, thus marking a significant spiritual and social event. Over time, the notion evolved to include not just religious contexts, but also more secular uses involving changing names. As language developed, 'rechristen' began to encompass any act of renaming or giving a new identity to an object or individual, going beyond its religious roots. The combination emphasizes the idea of renewal, indicating a new chapter or significant change in the identity of the subject being rechristened.