Petka
Latin/Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Petka
Petka is a diminutive form of Petr, derived from the Latin name Petrus, which means "stone" or "rock." The name has Greek origins through the apostle Peter (Petros in Greek), to whom Jesus said "upon this rock I will build my church."
Petka is primarily used in Russian, Serbian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical significance in Orthodox Christianity; notably, Saint Petka (10th century) is venerated in the Serbian Orthodox Church as a protector against plague and disease.
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Etymology
Petka is a diminutive form of Petr, derived from the Latin name Petrus, which means "stone" or "rock." The name has Greek origins through the apostle Peter (Petros in Greek), to whom Jesus said "upon this rock I will build my church."
Petka is primarily used in Russian, Serbian, and other Slavic cultures, with historical significance in Orthodox Christianity; notably, Saint Petka (10th century) is venerated in the Serbian Orthodox Church as a protector against plague and disease.
Petka currently ranks #4,984 in the United States as a boy's name.
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