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Petra

Unshakeable and resilient, Petra is a feminine name whose bearer may be praised for their empowering strength. Sharing origins with Peter, Petra stems from the Greek petros, meaning "rock." Far from cold, Petra reflects one who is solid and supportive, upon which a vastitude of possibilities can be built. Young Petra is not the glue that holds bonds together; they are the very foundations on which long-lasting relationships are made—and thrive.
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Meaning

Rock

Popularity

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Pronunciation

PEH-trah

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Independent
  • Confident
  • Resilient

Compatibility

Petra pairs well with traditional names for siblings, adding a unique and strong touch to the family. As a middle name, Petra complements longer first names beautifully. Culturally, Petra is a versatile choice that can work with a range of styles, from classic to modern.

Strong Independent Confident Resilient

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Petra Kvitova

Petra Kvitova

Athlete

Born: March 8, 1990 · Bílovec, Czechoslovakia

Portrait of Petra Nemcova

Petra Nemcova

Model

Born: June 24, 1979 · Karviná, Czechoslovakia

Portrait of Petra Ecclestone

Petra Ecclestone

Businesswoman

Born: December 17, 1988 · Westminster, London, England

Portrait of Petra Martic

Petra Martic

Athlete

Born: January 19, 1991 · Dubrovnik, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia

Portrait of Petra Haden

Petra Haden

Musician

Born: October 11, 1971 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Petra Mede

Petra Mede

Entertainer

Born: March 7, 1970 · Stockholm, Sweden

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Petra Original form
  • Петра Cyrillic
  • Πέτρα Greek
  • 佩特拉 Chinese
  • Persian
  • Japanese
  • Hindi
  • Georgian
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • پترا (Petra) Persian
  • ぺトラ (Petora) Japanese
  • पेत्रा (Petra) Hindi
  • პეტრა (Petra) Georgian
  • 페트라 (Petra) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Petra

What does Petra mean?
Rock
What is the origin of Petra?
Petra has Greek origins.
Is Petra popular?
Petra has been viewed 84 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Petra?
Similar names include Bree, Dakota, LeBron, Zion, Zahra.
How do you pronounce Petra?
Petra is pronounced PEH-trah.

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