名な親おや

noun

godparent

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

• 彼かれは私わたしの名な親おやです。

  He is my godparent.

• 名な親おやとして、子こ供どもの成せい長ちょうを見み守まもる責せき任にんがある。

  As a godparent, one has the responsibility to watch over the child's growth.