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Pernilla

Quick answerPernilla is a Swedish feminine given name derived from the Roman family name *Petronius*, ultimately from Latin *petra* ("rock"), and is often interpreted as a diminutive form of Petronella, meaning "little rock" or "small stone." It is primarily used in Sweden and other Scandinavian cultures, with no specific…

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GenderGirl
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TrendStable
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OriginSwedish
LanguageSwedish
CultureSwedish
Letters8
Numerology6 Chaldean 1
Global rank#725

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About the name Pernilla

Pernilla is a Swedish feminine given name derived from the Roman family name *Petronius*, ultimately from Latin *petra* ("rock"), and is often interpreted as a diminutive form of Petronella, meaning "little rock" or "small stone." It is primarily used in Sweden and other Scandinavian cultures, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in the 20th century without notable historical figures.

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Pernilla is a Swedish feminine given name derived from the Roman family name *Petronius*, ultimately from Latin *petra* ("rock"), and is often interpreted as a diminutive form of Petronella, meaning "little rock" or "small stone." It is primarily used in Sweden and other Scandinavian cultures, with no specific religious association, though it gained popularity in the 20th century without notable historical figures.

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