Piera

Piera is an Italian spelling of the name Petra, which represents the female form of Peter and Petrus, and has its origin in the Ancient Greek word Petros (Πέτρος). The literal translation into German means 'the rock' or 'the stone'.

What does the name Piera mean?

The name Piera is the Italian variant of Petra, which in turn is derived from Peter and Petrus, tracing back to the Ancient Greek word pétros (πέτρος). In the German translation, it means 'the rock' and 'the stone'. The roots of the name go back to the Aramaic term Kephás, which means 'the precious stone', 'the boulder', as well as qualities like 'solid', 'strong', or 'determined'. The name's popularity has also grown due to the veneration of Saint Peter, the son of John. Peter is also regarded as a nickname for the Apostle Simon (Simon Peter). Other variants of the name include Penka, Petja, Petzi, Peta, Peekje, Pierrine, Pierina, Pierkje, Pierrette, Pietra, Pieterke, and Pietrik.

Where does the name Piera come from?

The etymology of Piera can be traced back to Ancient Aramaic and Ancient Greek origins, with the name carrying the meaning 'the rock'. In Ancient Aramaic, the term kefas or kephas means 'the precious stone', 'the boulder', as well as the qualities solid, strong, and determined. The Ancient Greek terms are pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) and pétros (πέτρος), which also mean 'the rock' and 'the stone'. The language in which Piera is frequently used is Italian.

How do you pronounce Piera?

The pronunciation of Piera is soft and melodic. The name is two syllables and is usually pronounced in German as 'Pie-ra' [ˈpiːʁa]. The bright, elongated beginning immediately conveys a sense of lightness, while the connection to the second syllable remains gentle and flowing. The final 'a' gives the name an open, warm sound. Overall, Piera radiates a harmonious elegance that feels soft and calm.

When is the name day of Piera?

The name day for Piera is celebrated on May 31 and June 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Piera is among the less common first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2008 when the name reached 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Piera has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranked 6,718th.

Nicknames & pet names

Per per / Pi / Pietra

Similar first names

Famous people

• Piera Coppola (American actress)
• Piera Degli Esposti (Italian actress)
• Piera Martell (singer)
• Piera Pistono (Thai composer)