Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Strong and stable like a rock., Rock, Stone, Small Rock
Pronunciation: PEH-truh, ˈpɛtrə, P EH T R AH
Popularity Rank: #491
Derived from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'rock'. In the Bible, Petra was a city in Jordan carved into rose-colored rock. The name can symbolize strength, stability, and endurance.
The name Petra is of Greek origin and means Strong and stable like a rock., Rock, Stone, Small Rock, Strong, Female Version of Peter. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Petra is commonly found in Germany, Czechia, Iran, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PEH-truh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈpɛtrə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P EH T R AH
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Petra is recorded 115,727 times globally, ranking it as the 491th most common name worldwide.
Petra is most prevalent in Germany, with 25,665 occurrences, making it the 18th most popular name in the country.
In Czechia, the name Petra is found among 1 in every 3 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #18 | 1 : 14 |
| Czechia | #8 | 1 : 3 |
| Iran | #14 | 1 : 9 |
| Netherlands | #32 | 1 : 28 |
| Austria | #33 | 1 : 19 |
| Croatia | #17 | 1 : 9 |
| United States of America | #1,180 | 1 : 506 |
| Italy | #902 | 1 : 386 |
| Mexico | #619 | 1 : 308 |
| Belgium | #326 | 1 : 155 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Petra from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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