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ˈgɒdˌtʃaɪldgod·child
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Princeton's WordNet
godchildnoun
an infant who is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) at baptism
Wiktionary
godchildnoun
A child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. In some cases the relationship is maintained indefinitely, with the godchild being treated much like a niece or nephew.
Mary stood as godmother for little Arny, her godchild.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Godchildnoun
A term of spiritual relation; one for whom one became sponsor at baptism, and promised to see educated as a Christian.
Etymology: god and child
Wikipedia
godchild
In infant baptism and denominations of Christianity, a godparent (also known as a sponsor, or gossiprede) is someone who bears witness to a child's christening and later is willing to help in their catechesis, as well as their lifelong spiritual formation. In the past, in some countries, the role carried some legal obligations as well as religious responsibilities. In both religious and civil views, a godparent tends to be an individual chosen by the parents to take an interest in the child's upbringing and personal development, to offer mentorship or claim legal guardianship of the child if anything should happen to the parents. A male godparent is a godfather, and a female godparent is a godmother. The child is a godchild (i.e. godson for boys and goddaughter for girls).
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godchild
A godchild is a child who is sponsored by an adult (known as a godparent) during a baptism or christening ceremony. This godparent pledges to help guide and support the child, particularly in religious or spiritual matters, as they grow up. The relationship is often considered an honorary familial bond.
Webster Dictionary
Godchildnoun
one for whom a person becomes sponsor at baptism, and whom he promises to see educated as a Christian; a godson or goddaughter. See Godfather
Editors Contribution
Godchildnoun
'Godchild' means 'Children of God'. There are traces in history where "Godchild" mainly refer to "Seraphim". It is even used as a family name.
"Godchild" means "Seraphim"
Submitted by jackabraham777 on September 20, 2021
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of godchild in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of godchild in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- gudbarnDanish
- PatenkindGerman
- βαφτισιμιός, αναδεχτός, αναδεξιμιόςGreek
- baptogefiloEsperanto
- ahijado, ahijadaSpanish
- ristilapsEstonian
- kummilapsiFinnish
- filleulFrench
- godchildHindi
- սանիկ, սանArmenian
- anak permandianIndonesian
- figlioccioItalian
- ejusqueLatin
- krustbērnsLatvian
- крштеник, кумчеMacedonian
- chrześniakPolish
- afilhada, afilhadoPortuguese
- figlioul, figliolRomansh
- finRomanian
- кре́стница, кре́стникRussian
- kumčeSerbo-Croatian
- krstňaSlovak
- fijan, famullAlbanian
- gudbarnSwedish
- hispönäb, spönahicil, jispönäb, spönäb, spönajicil, spönacilVolapük
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