Petrita

Petrita Meaning & Origin

About Petrita
The name "Petrita" is a diminutive form of the Spanish name "Petra," which is derived from the Greek word "petros" meaning "rock." As a diminutive, "Petrita" carries a similar meaning, symbolizing strength, stability, and resilience. It is a name often given to girls as a term of endearment, emphasizing their small yet mighty nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Petrita are female.

Petrita Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P036030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH0 T R IY1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/petrita*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P363

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petrita in Braille

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

The name Petrita in braille

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

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

The name Petrita in sign language

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