βαφτισιμιός
vaftisimiósmasculine
The Greek word for godson is βαφτισιμιός (vaftisimiós). Wiktionary also lists αναδεκτός (anadektós) and αναδεξιμιός (anadeximiós).
Meaning: Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent. (noun)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| βαφτισιμιός | vaftisimiós | masculine |
| αναδεκτός | anadektós | masculine |
| αναδεξιμιός | anadeximiós | masculine |
All listed forms refer to a male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.
Which one should you use?
While βαφτισιμιός is the standard term, αναδεξιμιός is a synonym often used in more formal or religious contexts. The form αναδεκτός is also provided as a term for godson.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form for goddaughter is βαφτισιμιά (vaftisimiá).
How do you pronounce it?
vaftisimiós
Did you know?
- The role of a godparent to a βαφτισιμιός is legally recognized in some historical Greek contexts as creating a 'spiritual kinship' that prohibited marriage between the two families.
- In traditional Greek custom, the godparent is responsible for buying and providing the baptismal clothes and the candle for their βαφτισιμιός.
- If you are a godparent to a boy in Greece, you are not just a sponsor but also a 'spiritual father'. This role carries the social weight of being an extra parent, often meaning you are expected to intervene in the godson's life during major milestones.
Examples in context
- Πώς ήταν η μέρα σου, νονάκι μου;How was your day, my little godson?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “godson” translations and entries βαφτισιμιός, αναδεκτός, αναδεξιμιός, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
