Godmother

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːdˌmʌðər/

Godmother (noun)

  1. A woman chosen to guide and support a child’s religious life, often during a baptism ceremony.
  2. A woman who is chosen as a child’s special helper and supporter, sometimes outside religious settings.

Examples

  • Her godmother taught her prayers every Sunday.
  • The godmother promised to guide the child in faith.