"literal theonymy" meaning in All languages combined

See literal theonymy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} literal theonymy (uncountable)
  1. The naming of a person with a divine name, such as the use of Jesus as a given name in Mexico and Central America. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-literal_theonymy-en-noun-wea3d7-z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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