English Idioms
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Rainbow baby
Meaning
The idiom "rainbow baby" is used to describe a child born after infertility, miscarriage, or other reproductive struggles. It represents a symbol of hope and happiness after a period of sadness or disappointment. The name comes from the colorful arc that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops, reminding us of the beauty that can come from difficult circumstances.
Usage
- After years of trying to conceive, the couple was finally blessed with a beautiful "rainbow baby" who brought so much joy into their lives.
- The parents were overjoyed to welcome their "rainbow baby" into the world after several failed adoption attempts.
- The "rainbow baby" was a reminder that even after losing their first child, the couple could still have a family.
- The couple's "rainbow baby" brought a sense of closure and healing after years of struggling with infertility.
- The "rainbow baby" was a symbol of hope for the parents who had gone through multiple miscarriages.
Roots and History
The idiom "rainbow baby" was first coined in the early 2000s, with its earliest known usage appearing in a blog post in 2003. Since then, it has become a popular term used to describe the birth of a child after infertility or miscarriage. The name comes from the colorful arc that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops, reminding us of the beauty that can come from difficult circumstances.
Synonyms in English
- Miracle baby
- Blessing
- Angel child
- Gift child
- Chosen one
Synonyms in other languages
- Bébé arc-en-ciel (French) - A child born after infertility or miscarriage, representing the colorful arc that appears in the sky when sunlight passes through raindrops.
- Rainbow baby (Japanese) - 遼れる子 (natsureru ko) - A child born after infertility or miscarriage, representing the beauty that can come from difficult circumstances.
- Török gyerek (Hungarian) - Török Gyerek - A child born after infertility or miscarriage, representing a symbol of hope and happiness after a period of sadness or disappointment.
- Rainbow baby (Italian) - Bambino arcobaleno - A child born after infertility or miscarriage, representing a symbol of hope and happiness after a period of sadness or disappointment.
- Børn i regnbue (Danish) - Børn i regnbue - A child born after infertility or miscarriage, representing a symbol of hope and happiness after a period of sadness or disappointment.