Petru

The first name Petru is a male variant of Peter and is primarily used in Romania and Corsica. It carries the meaning 'the rock'. Additionally, Petru was the spelling of the Apostle Petrus in the Church Slavonic translation of the New Testament.

What does the name Petru mean?

Petru, a Romanian and Corsican derivation of the name Peter, means 'the rock'. This form is also used in the scripture for the Apostle Petrus in the New Testament of the Church Slavonic Bible. Other international variants of Petru or Peter include Pierre (French), Pietro and Piero (Italian), Pedro (Spanish, Portuguese), Pieter and Piet (Dutch), Per, Peer, and Pär (Scandinavian), Petar (South Slavic), Petr (Czech), Piotr (Polish), Pjotr (Russian), and Petro (Ukrainian).

Where does the name Petru come from?

The name Petru, like the form Peter, is derived from the Latin and biblical name Petrus, which has its roots in the ancient Greek word pétros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. The ancient Greek word is composed of petros = rock, stone. The name is biblical and is widespread in Corsican, Romanian, and Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Petru?

The pronunciation of the name Petru is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Pe-tru' [ˈpɛtru], with the initial syllable starting with an open E sound. The consonant combination '-tr' provides a distinctive middle. The final sound '-u' ends softly and roundly. These features give Petru a down-to-earth and powerful aura that feels compact and structured.

When is the name day of Petru?

The most important name day for Petru is celebrated on June 29, the feast day of the Apostle Petrus.

Popularity

In Germany, Petru is among the common first names. The name currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male first names. Its best placement was in 2017 when it ranked 1,192nd. Over the past ten years, Petru has been given as a first name approximately 130 times, placing it 2,045th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,321st.

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Famous people

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