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What Does Godmother Mean?

Verb

  • To be a godmother to someone.

Noun

  • A woman who promises to help take care of a child, especially during special ceremonies like baptism.

Godmother — Full Explanation

A godmother is a woman who promises to help look after you and guide you, especially in your faith or beliefs.

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Godmother Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
गॉडमदर (Godmother)

Godmother

माँ जैसी (Maa Jaisi)

Maa Jaisi

दादी (Dadi)

Dadi

kannada
ದೇವಿ ತಾಯಿ (Dēvi tāyi)

Dēvi tāyi

ಅಮ್ಮ (Amma)

Amma

ಮಾತೆ (Māte)

Māte

bengali
দেবী মা (Debi Ma)

Debi Ma

মা (Ma)

Ma

মা বন্ধু (Ma Bondhu)

Ma Bondhu

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Frequently Asked Questions About Godmother

What does 'godmother' mean?
A godmother is a special woman who promises to help take care of a child, especially in a religious way.
How do you pronounce 'godmother'?
You say 'godmother' like this: god-muh-thur.
What is the origin of the word 'godmother'?
The word 'godmother' comes from the Old English words 'god' meaning 'God' and 'mōdor' meaning 'mother'.
What is the meaning of 'godmother' in Bengali?
The word 'godmother' in Bengali is 'গডমাদার' (Gaḍamādār).