Petra
Petra is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Rock, stone”.
| Meaning | Rock, stone |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Πέτρα |
| Pronunciation | PEH-truh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Czech Republic, Germany, Sweden, Slovakia |
Meaning and origin of Petra
Petra is the feminine form of Peter, from Greek petra, 'rock'. It is a common girls' name in Central and Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Germany, where it was used as a feminine equivalent of Peter in honour of the apostle. The word is also the name of the ancient rock-cut city in Jordan, capital of the Nabataeans. Well-known bearers include the tennis player Petra Kvitová.
Is Petra a Christian name?
Petra is a Christian name in most countries where it is used, as a feminine form of Peter, the apostle.
How popular is Petra?
Common across Central Europe and Scandinavia, less so in the English-speaking world.
Gifts with the name Petra
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Petra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Petra mean?
Petra means 'Rock, stone'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Petra a Christian name?
Petra is a Christian name in most countries where it is used, as a feminine form of Peter, the apostle.
How do you pronounce Petra?
Petra is pronounced PEH-truh.
Is Petra a boy or girl name?
Petra is usually a girl name.