baptismal name

Noun

Meaning

the first name given to Christians at birth or christening

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Christian name name nickname designation appellation baptismal denotation forename moniker praenomen appellative first name given name pet name proper name
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Antonyms

title handle designation tag denomination appellation
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Hypernyms

forename first name given name

Examples

Although he was baptised (his baptismal name was Stephen), his Christian faith remained shallow and continued to perform acts of pagan worship. Source: Internet

Lukowski & Zawadzki (2001), p. 38-40 Act of Kreva signed on 14 August 1385 Jogaila was baptized, given the baptismal name Władysław, married Queen Jadwiga, and was crowned King of Poland in February 1386. Source: Internet

Life and career Zacharias is his baptismal name, and this is used on the covers of his printed works. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

baptismal fonts baptismal gown baptismal immersion baptismal ordinance baptismal record baptismal regeneration