christened Definition and Meaning in English (christened definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Christened definition: To have been given a Christian name at baptism, signifying entry into the Christian faith.

Definitions of Christened

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To have been given a Christian name at baptism, signifying entry into the Christian faith.

  2. 2verb(formal)

    To have been formally named or dedicated, often referring to a ship, building, or new project.

  3. 3verb(colloquial)

    To have been used for the very first time, especially in a celebratory or ceremonial manner.

Example Sentences

casual

“She was christened Sarah at the age of three months in a small family ceremony.”

formal

“The new luxury liner was christened 'The Ocean Queen' by the Duchess.”

business

“The team christened their new software 'Phoenix' after its ability to rise from the ashes of previous failures.”

Antonyms

unnamedunbaptized

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivechristen
third person singularchristens
gerundchristening

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Christened definition: To have been given a Christian name at baptism, signifying entry into the Christian faith.
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'Christened' translates to 'christened' in English. Christened definition: To have been given a Christian name at baptism, signifying entry into the Christian faith.
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