To give a name to a baby during the Christian ceremony of baptism.
christ+en
Shared component: christ · christ
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christ
christ
Related forms: christ · 4 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesRelating to or believing in the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
christ+ian
Shared component: christ · christ
the annual Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, held on December 25
christ+mas
Shared component: christ · christ
A title used for Jesus of Nazareth, regarded by Christians as the promised Messiah and the son of God.
Shared component: christ · christ