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Petros Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "petros" is "rock", and is used often for "boys".

Name
petros
Meaning
rock
Pronunciation
peh-tros
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Petros Name Details

Petros is a Greek variant of the name Peter. It is derived from the Greek word 'petra' which means 'rock' or 'stone'. Peter was a very popular name in ancient times and was originally given to Simon by Jesus Christ, as described in the New Testament. Simon was one of the twelve apostles and later became known as Saint Peter, the first Pope of the Catholic Church. Due to its biblical significance, the name Peter and all its variants, including Petros, have continued to be widely used throughout history.

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