Petru
Romanian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Petru
The name 'Petru' is the Romanian and Moldovan form of 'Peter', derived from the Greek *petros* meaning "rock" or "stone." It is primarily used in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably in Romania and Moldova, and is historically associated with Saint Peter, a key apostle in Christianity.
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Etymology
The name 'Petru' is the Romanian and Moldovan form of 'Peter', derived from the Greek *petros* meaning "rock" or "stone." It is primarily used in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably in Romania and Moldova, and is historically associated with Saint Peter, a key apostle in Christianity.
Petru currently ranks #1,952 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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