Refers to a person who acts as a sponsor or guardian at a child's naming ceremony or baptism. Often used in the context of Japanese naming traditions or Christian baptism. Compare with 名付け親, which is more common for 'godparent' or 'person who names a child'.
See also: 名付け親
He is my godparent.
As a godparent, one has the responsibility to watch over the child's growth.
A compound of 名 “name” and 親 “parent,” denoting a sponsor or ceremonial parent involved in naming.