Petra
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Petra
Petra derives from the Latin "petra" and Greek "petros," both meaning "stone" or "rock." The name is rooted in the Indo-European linguistic family and carries connotations of strength and solidity.
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Etymology
Petra derives from the Latin "petra" and Greek "petros," both meaning "stone" or "rock." The name is rooted in the Indo-European linguistic family and carries connotations of strength and solidity.
The name is primarily used in Christian, Germanic, and Romance-speaking cultures, with particular prominence in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian regions; it gained historical significance through Saint Peter (whose name shares the same Greek root), though Petra as a feminine form became more common in Northern Europe during the medieval and modern periods.
Petra currently ranks #1,372 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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