Infant baptism is a religious ritual where babies are christened, baptized or dedicated to their faith. Synonyms for infant baptism include infant christening, infant dedication, infant baptismal ceremony, infant initiation and infant naming ceremony. All these synonyms refer to the same practice of welcoming and initiating a child into a specific religious community. In some cultures, infant baptism is also referred to as infant initiation, where the child is initiated into the faith and welcomed into the religious community. The terminology used may vary from one religion to another, but the underlying meaning and significance remain the same.