nún
masculine
The English word 'godfather' is translated into Albanian as nún. If unsure, use nún. Wiktionary also lists núni.
Meaning: man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner (noun)
Ways to say it
| Albanian | Note |
|---|---|
| nún | masculine |
| núni | masculine |
The term refers to a man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner.
Did you know?
- The relationship between a nún and the child's parents creates a special kinship called kumaria. This bond is so respected that people who are kumars often avoid marrying each other or their close relatives to prevent mixing two sacred family lines.
- The word nún is deeply embedded in the concept of 'besa', or 'word of honor', as the godfather's promise is seen as a sacred oath.
- The concept of godparenting is so significant in certain Albanian regions that a nún might be called upon to act as a mediator in family disputes.
Example sentences for Albanian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Ervin and Arjana are discussing the baby's christening.
- ErvinKush do të jetë nún i djalit?Who will be the boy's godfather?
- ArjanaVëllai im do të jetë nún.My brother will be the godfather.
- ErvinAi është një zgjedhje shumë e mirë.He is a very good choice.
- ArjanaPo, ai do të kujdeset për të.Yes, he will take care of him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “godfather” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
