Pietro
Italian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pietro
Pietro means "stone" or "rock," derived from the Latin name Petrus, which comes from the Greek petra (πέτρα), referencing the biblical passage where Jesus gave Simon Peter his name as a foundation figure.
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Etymology
Pietro means "stone" or "rock," derived from the Latin name Petrus, which comes from the Greek petra (πέτρα), referencing the biblical passage where Jesus gave Simon Peter his name as a foundation figure. The name is primarily used in Italian and other Romance language-speaking cultures, predominantly within Christian traditions, particularly Catholicism, with historical prominence through numerous popes and saints bearing this name.
Pietro currently ranks #3,074 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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