Petra β Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Petra is a feminine given name with Greek and Latin origins. It is the female form of the name Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
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Meaning of Petra:
Petra is a feminine given name with Greek and Latin origins. It is the female form of the name Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. Petra is a name that represents inner strength, resilience, and stability. It is a name that embodies a strong and confident personality, while also being elegant and feminine. Petra has been a popular name in various cultures throughout history.
- Gender: Girl
- Origin: Bulgarian, Germanic, Latin, Croatian, English, Hungarian, Swedish, Slovene, Czech, Greek, Dutch, Spanish, Ga, Finnish, Slovak
- US popularity: In 2022, 138 newborns in the United States were named Petra (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1927 with 205 babies.
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What does the name Petra mean?
Petra is a feminine given name with Greek and Latin origins. It is the female form of the name Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. Petra is a name that represents inner strength, resilience, and stability.
What is the origin of the name Petra?
Petra is a girl's name of Bulgarian, Germanic, Latin, Croatian, English, Hungarian, Swedish, Slovene, Czech, Greek, Dutch, Spanish, Ga, Finnish, Slovak origin.
Is Petra a boy or girl name?
Petra is commonly used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Petra?
In 2022, 138 newborns in the United States were named Petra, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1927, with 205 babies given the name.
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