Boy name
Petrus name meaning
“stone, rock”
Petrus is a masculine name from Latin Petrus, meaning “stone” or “rock.” The Latin form derives from Greek Petros, meaning “stone.” The name is associated with Peter the Apostle, connecting its Latin and Greek linguistic history with the apostolic name through which it is known.
What does Petrus mean?
Stone, rock
In Indonesian: batu, bongkahan batu
Origin and cultural usage of Petrus
From Latin Petrus, derived from Greek Petros, 'stone'. It is associated with Peter the Apostle.
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 Petrus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Petrus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Petrus as a first name
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Petrus Naftali
Interpretation
May this person face life's struggles with the firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Interpretation
A picture of rebirth standing firm as stone under God's judgment.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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Petrus Yeremia
Interpretation
May God lift this person's standing with the firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Interpretation
May God's generosity add firmness that stands as solid as stone.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Evan: God is gracious
- Yopi: may God add
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Petrus Rufinus
Interpretation
A picture of a redheaded person with the firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
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Interpretation
May God's help grant strength like stone and inspire praise.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Yehuda: praise to God
- Lasarus: God has given help
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Interpretation
May God add help and firmness as solid as stone.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Joey: may God add
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Petrus Danil
Interpretation
May this person stand firm as stone with God as judge.Meaning of each word
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Danil: God is my judge
Petrus as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this person attain victory's crown with justice as firm as stone.Meaning of each word
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Justin: just, upright
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Interpretation
May this person grow gentle, brave as a lion, and firm as stone.Meaning of each word
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
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Angelo Petrus Oktavianus
Interpretation
A picture of an eighth messenger with the solid firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Oktavianus: the eighth
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Interpretation
May God add firmness like stone to this person's role as messenger.Meaning of each word
- Jose: may God add
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Yosia Petrus Frederikus
Interpretation
May God's support shape a ruler bringing peace, standing firm as stone.Meaning of each word
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
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Interpretation
A picture of descending flow, courage, and the firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Petrus: stone, rock
- Andrei: manly, brave
Petrus as a last name
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Natalis Petrus
Interpretation
May this birth begin a life with the firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Petrus: stone, rock
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Danil Petrus
Interpretation
May this person live firmly as stone with God as judge.Meaning of each word
- Danil: God is my judge
- Petrus: stone, rock
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Interpretation
May help from God bring firmness as solid as stone.Meaning of each word
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Petrus: stone, rock
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Gian Petrus
Interpretation
May the grace God grants bring the firmness of stone.Meaning of each word
- Gian: God is gracious
- Petrus: stone, rock
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Interpretation
A picture of a gentle redheaded birth with firmness like stone.Meaning of each word
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Petrus: stone, rock
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Kevin Petrus
Interpretation
May a beautiful birth begin a life as firm as stone.Meaning of each word
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
- Petrus: stone, rock
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How to pronounce Petrus
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦠꦿꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮨᮒ᮪ᮛᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Petrus a boy’s name?
Yes, Petrus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Petrus ranks #154 among boy names in our data sample (112 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Petrus
Famous people named Petrus
- Petrus Turang · b. 1947
- Petrus Kanisius Ojong · b. 1920
- Petrus Canisius Mandagi · b. 1949
- Petrus Bima Anugrah · b. 1973
- Petrus Boliona Keraf · b. 1942
- Petrus P. Werembinan Taborat · b. 1962
- Petrus Patrige Rudolf Renwarin
- Petrus Reinhard Golose · b. 1965
- Petrus Beluta Letor · b. 1942
- Petrus Beruatwarin
- Petrus Fatlolon
- Petrus Kasihiw · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Petrus
What is the meaning of Petrus?
Petrus means stone, rock. From Latin Petrus, derived from Greek Petros, 'stone'. It is associated with Peter the Apostle.
Is Petrus a boy’s name?
Yes, Petrus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Petrus?
Petrus is of Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Petrus have?
Petrus has 2 syllables (Pet-rus) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Petrus?
Petrus ranks #154 among boy names in our data sample (112 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Petrus?
Some ideas: Petrus Naftali; Stevano Petrus Justin; Natalis Petrus.
Famous people named Petrus?
Notable people named Petrus include Petrus Turang, Petrus Kanisius Ojong, Petrus Canisius Mandagi.
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