Petra

At a Glance: Name: Petra – Meaning: rock, stone (feminine form of Peter) – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: PEH-trah

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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

Phonetic: PEH-trah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Petra mean?

Rock, stone (feminine form of peter). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Petra)

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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