Rainbow baby Meaning in English

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US

ˈɹeɪnˌboʊ/ /ˈbeɪbi

RAYN-boh BAY-bee

UK

ɹˈeɪnbəʊ/ /bˈeɪbi

RAYN-boh BAY-bee

Definition

A 'rainbow baby' is a baby born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, symbolizing hope after hardship. The name comes from the idea of a rainbow appearing after a storm.

Usage & Nuances

This is an emotional, supportive term often used in parenting and loss communities. It is sensitive and not used casually. The phrase is sometimes capitalized ('Rainbow Baby'). Often used in the context of sharing stories or supporting families.

• Spanish: bebé arcoíris
• Portuguese (BR): bebê arco-íris
• Portuguese (PT): bebé arco-íris
• Chinese (Simplified): 彩虹宝宝
• Chinese (Traditional): 彩虹寶寶
• Hindi: इंद्रधनुष बच्चा
• Arabic: طفل قوس قزح
• Bengali: রেইনবো বেবি
• Russian: радужный ребёнок
• Japanese: レインボーベビー
• Vietnamese: em bé cầu vồng
• Korean: 무지개 아기
• Turkish: gökkuşağı bebeği
• Urdu: رینبو بچہ
• Indonesian: bayi pelangi

Example Sentences

Their daughter is a rainbow baby.

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A rainbow baby brings hope to families.

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After many losses, they finally had a rainbow baby.

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For us, having a rainbow baby healed our hearts.

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Many parents share stories about their rainbow babies online.

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'My son is my rainbow baby,' she said with a smile.

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