Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

godson

noun

/ˈɡɒdsən/

Definition

A godson is a male child who is sponsored by a godparent during a religious ceremony, such as baptism, and is given a special relationship with them.

Examples

The little boy is my godson, whom I promised to guide in his faith.
His godson’s birthday is next week, and he is planning a special gift for him.
After the ceremony, they celebrated the new bond between the godparent and godson.

Meaning

The term refers specifically to the son of one’s godparent, who is often expected to provide guidance and support in the child’s spiritual upbringing.