Petre
Romanian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Petre
The name 'Petre' is a variant of 'Peter', derived from the Greek word *petros* meaning "rock" or "stone." It is primarily used in Romanian, Georgian, and other Eastern European cultures, often within Christian contexts, notably as the name of Saint Peter, a key apostle in Christianity.
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Etymology
The name 'Petre' is a variant of 'Peter', derived from the Greek word *petros* meaning "rock" or "stone." It is primarily used in Romanian, Georgian, and other Eastern European cultures, often within Christian contexts, notably as the name of Saint Peter, a key apostle in Christianity.
Petre currently ranks #5,255 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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