Petra

Petra Meaning & Origin

About Petra
The name Petra is of Greek origin and means "rock" or "stone." It is derived from the Greek word "petros," which translates to "rock" or "stone." The name Petra symbolizes strength, stability, and resilience, reflecting the qualities associated with a solid and unyielding rock.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Petra are female.

Petra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.61% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0360
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛtrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petra in Braille

Here's how to represent Petra in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Petra in braille

How to Spell the Name Petra in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Petra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Petra in sign language

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