Godmother/ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Religious Role A godmother in a religious context is chosen to guide a child's faith journey. Her godmother helped her prepare for her first communion. Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Variation The role of a religious godmother might vary significantly across different cultures. In some cultures, a godmother also sponsors the child's wedding.