Petrit
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Petrit
Petrit is an Albanian given name derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," ultimately originating from the Greek word "petra." The name is primarily used in Albanian-speaking communities, particularly in Albania and Kosovo, and reflects the region's historical Christian influences, though it remains secular in modern usage.
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Etymology
Petrit is an Albanian given name derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," ultimately originating from the Greek word "petra." The name is primarily used in Albanian-speaking communities, particularly in Albania and Kosovo, and reflects the region's historical Christian influences, though it remains secular in modern usage.
Petrit currently ranks #7,097 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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