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Bookmark or Share- Christen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. a. : baptize sense 1. was christened when he was three months old. b. : to name at baptism. They christened the baby Anne. 2. : to name or dedicate (something, such as a ship) by a ceremony that often involves breaking a bottle of champagne.
- CHRISTEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionarychristen verb [T] (GIVE NAME) Add to word list. Add to word list. to give a baby a name at a Christian ceremony and make him or her a member of the Christian Church: She's being christened in June. [ + noun ] She was christened Maria. to give a person a name based on a characteristic that they have:
- CHRISTEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryuk / ˈkrɪs. ə n / us / ˈkrɪs. ə n / christen verb [T] (GIVE NAME) Add to word list. to give a baby a name at a Christian ceremony and make him or her a member of the Christian Church: She's being christened in June. [ + noun ] She was christened Maria. to give a person a name based on a characteristic that they have:
- CHRISTEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comverb (used with object) to receive into the Christian church by baptism; baptize. to give a name to at baptism: They christened her Mary. to name and dedicate: to christen a ship. to make use of for the first time. christen. / ˈkrɪsən / verb. to give a Christian name to in baptism as a sign of incorporation into a Christian Church.
- What is a Christening? Its Meaning and Significance in ChristianityChristening is an important ceremony for many Christian denominations that involves baptism, a new name and godparents for infants and young children. Learn more about the tradition of christening and its significance in Christianity!
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