Petro
Ukrainian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Petro
Petro means "rock" or "stone" and derives from the Greek word "petros" (πέτρος), which is the root of the name Peter.
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Etymology
Petro means "rock" or "stone" and derives from the Greek word "petros" (πέτρος), which is the root of the name Peter. The name is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Ukrainian cultures, with significant historical use in Christian traditions stemming from Saint Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ.
Petro currently ranks #13,535 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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