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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Rock, stone (feminine form of Peter)
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- PEH-trah
Petra is a Greek girls' name that means rock, stone — it's the feminine form of Peter. It's pronounced PEH-trah (IPA /ˈpɛtrə/). For a name search, that's the whole of what's attached to it: a plain, solid meaning and a straightforward pronunciation.
Meaning & Origin of Petra
Meaning: Rock, stone (feminine form of Peter).
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Petra
PEH-trahIPA /ˈpɛtrə/
Popularity of Petra
Petra's biggest year in U.S. Social Security records was 1894, when it ranked #435 with 42 girls given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1486, though the raw count was actually higher at 147 — across the full 1881-2024 record, it's a name that's stayed uncommon throughout.
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FAQ
What does the name Petra mean?
Rock, stone (feminine form of Peter). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Petra?
Petra is pronounced PEH-trah (IPA: /ˈpɛtrə/).
Is Petra a popular name right now?
Petra peaked at #435 in 1894 and is ranked #1486 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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