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godparent in Greek

godparent in Greek is νονός, νονά — godparent means someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.

godparent in Greek

νονός
noun
Pronounced: nonos
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
νονά
noun
Pronounced: nona
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

What does "godparent" mean?

  1. noun Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
  2. noun A person chosen to look after a child if the child's parents should die.
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What is "godparent" in Greek?
"godparent" in Greek is νονός, νονά. godparent means: Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
How do you pronounce νονός?
"godparent" in Greek is νονός, pronounced "nonos".
Are there other ways to say "godparent" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "godparent": νονός, νονά.
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