How to Say "Godmother" in Greek

νονά

nonáfeminine

The Greek word for godmother is νονά (noná).

A godmother is a woman present at a baby's christening who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner.

Meaning: woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The form νονά is a feminine noun.

noná

A νονά and a νονός (godfather) are considered spiritually related, meaning they are traditionally forbidden from marrying each other.
Greek culture uses the term κουμπάρος or κουμπάρα to refer to the relationship between the parents and the νονά, focusing on the bond between the adults.
In some traditional Greek villages, the choice of a νονά is a strategic family decision intended to forge a strong alliance between two families.

Η νονά μου είναι μια υπέροχη γυναίκα.
My godmother is a wonderful woman.
Πηγαίνω να παίξω με τη νονούλα μου.
I'm going to play with my godmother.
Η νονά μου μου αγοράζει πάντα τα ωραιότερα δώρα.
My godmother always buys me the most beautiful presents.
Είναι η νονά του παιδιού.
Eínai i noná tou paidioú.
She is the child's godmother.
Θέλω να γίνω νονά σου.
Thélo na gíno noná sou.
I want to be your godmother.

A woman is discussing a christening preparation with a friend.

Γιώργος Giorgos

Θέλεις να γίνεις νονά στον γιο μου;
Théleis na gínis noná ston io mou;
Do you want to be the godmother to my son?
Αναστασία Anastasia

Φυσικά, θα είναι μεγάλη μου τιμή.
Fysiká, tha eínai megáli mou timí.
Of course, it would be a great honor for me.
Γιώργος Giorgos

Ευχαριστώ πολύ, Αναστασία μου.
Efcharistó polý, Anastasía mou.
Thank you very much, my Anastasia.
Αναστασία Anastasia

Με χαρά, Γιώργο.
Me chará, Giórgo.
With pleasure, Giorgos.

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