Christian name
A first name formally given to a child at a Christian baptismA first name formally given to a child at a Christian baptism.
» It's a Christian name.
Это христианское имя.
Це християнське ім'я.
Meaning
4 sensesA first name formally given to a child at a Christian baptism.
Taufname, Vorname
и́мя, да́нное при креще́нииímja, dánnoje pri kreščénii, и́мяímja
the first name given to Christians at birth or christening
(broadly)Any forename.
(Singapore)An English given name, particularly for ethnic Chinese who usually have a separate Chinese name.
A baptismal name or confirmation name used in religious contexts, but not part of the legal name.
Examples
5 sentencesIt's a Christian name.
Це християнське ім'я. — deniko
ruЭто христианское имя. — marafon
Tom is a Christian in name only. He never goes to church.
ruТом номинально христианин. Он никогда не ходит в церковь. — Ivanovb
I know your Christian name.
James is his Christian name.
A Christian name is the name that is given in the baptismal font.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Christian + name.From Christian + name.
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Forms
plural: Christian names| Singular | Christian name |
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- the first name given to Christians at birth or christening:baptismal name