Petru-Maria
Greek and Hebrew · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Petru-Maria
Petru-Maria is a hyphenated name combining "Petru" (the Romanian form of Peter, from Greek Πέτρος meaning "rock" or "stone") and "Maria" (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved").
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Etymology
Petru-Maria is a hyphenated name combining "Petru" (the Romanian form of Peter, from Greek Πέτρος meaning "rock" or "stone") and "Maria" (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or "beloved"). This combination is primarily used in Romanian Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities, reflecting both Western and Eastern Christian naming traditions, particularly among families seeking to honor both Saint Peter and the Virgin Mary.
Petru-Maria currently ranks #4,877 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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