godparent in Russian
godparent in Russian is крёстная мать, крёстный оте́ц — 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 Russian
крёстная мать
Pronounced: kryostnaya mat
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.
крёстный оте́ц
Pronounced: kryostnyy otets
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?
- noun Someone who promises, usually at a baptism or naming ceremony, to help bring up a child, especially in matters of faith.
- noun A person chosen to look after a child if the child's parents should die.
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What is "godparent" in Russian?
"godparent" in Russian is крёстная мать, крёстный оте́ц. 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 крёстная мать?
"godparent" in Russian is крёстная мать, pronounced "kryostnaya mat".
Are there other ways to say "godparent" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "godparent": крёстная мать, крёстный оте́ц.
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