/ˈɡɒdˌmʌðə/ – noun
Definition: mẹ đỡ đầu.
A more thorough explanation: A godmother is a woman who sponsors a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious upbringing. In a legal context, a godmother may also refer to a woman who is appointed as a guardian or protector of a child in the event of the parents’ death or incapacity.
Example: The godmother was named as the legal guardian of the child in the event of the parents’ incapacity.