Baptiste (en. Baptist)

/baptist/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A masculine first name commonly used in French-speaking countries.
Baptiste is a very popular name in France.
Baptiste est un prénom très populaire en France.
Can refer to Jean-Baptiste, an important religious figure.
Jean-Baptiste baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Jean-Baptiste a baptisé Jésus dans le fleuve Jourdain.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'baptistēs', meaning 'one who baptizes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Baptiste every day
Refers to something foundational or important that happens every day.
Baptiste tous les jours
Like a baptiste in the water
Describes someone who is immersed in a situation.
Comme un baptiste dans l'eau

Related Words

baptism
Christian ritual of purification by immersion or sprinkling of water.
baptême
to baptize
To perform a baptism.
baptiser

Slang Meanings

A very close friend.
He is my baptiste, I can talk to him about anything.
Il est mon baptiste, je peux lui parler de tout.
Someone who is very reliable.
She is always there for me, she's my baptiste.
Elle est toujours là pour moi, c'est ma baptiste.