Unisex name
Petra name meaning
“stone, rock”
Petra is a name used for both girls and boys, meaning stone or rock. It comes from the Greek word petra, which carries those meanings. As a given name, Petra is also related to Petros or Peter, connecting these name forms through their Greek source.
What does Petra mean?
The ending -ra appears in Putra, Indra, and Chandra, names connected with Sanskrit vocabulary. The letters -ra do not carry one shared meaning; the meaning belongs to each complete word. More boy names ending in -ra →
Origin and cultural usage of Petra
From Greek petra ‘stone, rock’. As a name, it is also related to Petros or Peter.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Petra
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Petra, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Petra: stone, rock
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
- Micky: who is like God?
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Petra Kristianus Chrisye
Meaning of each word
- Petra: stone, rock
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
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Petra Andrie
Meaning of each word
- Petra: stone, rock
- Andrie: manly, courageous
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Meaning of each word
- Valentine: strong and healthy
- Petra: stone, rock
- Lazarus: God has helped
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Petra Yulianus
Meaning of each word
- Petra: stone, rock
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
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Meaning of each word
- Petra: stone, rock
- Matthew: gift from God
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
How to pronounce Petra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦠꦿ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮨᮒ᮪ᮛ |
Is Petra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Petra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Petra ranks #548 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Petra
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Petra
- Petra Sihombing · b. 1992
- Pdt Petra Yani Rembang · b. 1967
- Petra Maria Roslinda Telaumbanua · b. 1982
- Petra Odebrecht
- Petra Wahyu Utama
FAQ about the name Petra
What is the meaning of Petra?
Petra means stone, rock. From Greek petra ‘stone, rock’. As a name, it is also related to Petros or Peter.
Is Petra a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Petra is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 57% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Petra?
Petra is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Petra have?
Petra has 2 syllables (Pet-ra) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Petra?
Petra ranks #548 among unisex names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Petra?
Some ideas: Petra Vianney Micky; Petra Kristianus Chrisye; Petra Andrie.
Famous people named Petra?
Notable people named Petra include Petra Sihombing, Pdt Petra Yani Rembang, Petra Maria Roslinda Telaumbanua.
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