Greek · Girl name
Petra
“rock, stone”
About the name Petra
Petra is the feminine form of Peter, from the Greek petra, meaning rock or stone. The name recalls the words of Jesus to Simon Peter, upon this rock I will build my church. It is used throughout Germany, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and the Slavic countries. Petra is also the Greek name of the ancient Nabataean city in Jordan whose temples and tombs are carved into rose-coloured cliffs. The German politician Petra Kelly, a co-founder of the Green Party, is a notable bearer. Pietra is the Italian form.
- Meaning
- rock, stone
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- PEH-truh(2 syl.)
Middle names for Petra
- Petra Rose
- Petra Marie
- Petra Anne
- Petra Grace
- Petra Louise
Questions about Petra
- What does Petra mean?
- Petra is a Greek name meaning "rock, stone".
- How do you pronounce Petra?
- Petra is pronounced PEH-truh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Petra?
- Variants of Petra include Pietra, Petrina.
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