Spanish/Portuguese · Boy name
Pedro
“rock, stone”
About the name Pedro
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, derived from Latin ‘Petrus’, meaning ‘rock’, which comes from the Greek ‘petros’. Saint Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles, received the name from Jesus, who called him the rock on which he would build his church. Pedro is commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures. Notable bearers include Pedro I, the first emperor of Brazil, and the Spanish film director Pedro Almodóvar.
- Meaning
- rock, stone
- Origin
- Spanish/Portuguese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- PAY-droh(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Pedro
Middle names for Pedro
- Pedro Antonio
- Pedro Miguel
- Pedro Alejandro
- Pedro Luis
- Pedro Javier
Questions about Pedro
- What does Pedro mean?
- Pedro is a Spanish name meaning "rock, stone".
- How do you pronounce Pedro?
- Pedro is pronounced PAY-droh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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