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Petra

/PEH-trah/ FeminineGreek

Meaning

Petra is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning “rock, stone”.

Petra is the feminine form of Peter, from the Greek petra, rock, and also names the ancient city carved directly into the rose-colored cliffs of Jordan. It is a staple across central and eastern Europe, from Germany to Croatia.

Very common in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Croatia; uncommon in the US.

At a glance

Origin
Greek
Gender
Feminine
Pronounced
/PEH-trah/
Themes
EarthStrength

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Questions

  • Petra is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning “rock, stone”. Petra is the feminine form of Peter, from the Greek petra, rock, and also names the ancient city carved directly into the rose-colored cliffs of Jordan.

  • Petra is traditionally a feminine (girl) name. Very common in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Croatia; uncommon in the US.

  • The name Petra comes from Greek. Petra is the feminine form of Peter, from the Greek petra, rock, and also names the ancient city carved directly into the rose-colored cliffs of Jordan. It is a staple across central and eastern Europe, from Germany to Croatia.

  • Petra is pronounced PEH-trah.

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  2. Adamina FeminineHebrew“earth, ground”
  3. Avani FeminineSanskrit“earth”
  4. Bhumi FeminineSanskrit“earth, soil”
  5. Clay MasculineEnglish“clay”
  6. Demeter FeminineGreek“earth mother (probable)”