Petros

Petros Meaning & Origin

About Petros
The name "Petros" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "petra," meaning "rock" or "stone." It is the Greek equivalent of the name "Peter." As a name, Petros symbolizes strength, stability, and reliability. It is often associated with the biblical figure of Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and is considered the founder of the Christian Church.

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✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Petros are male.

Petros Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PTRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P03602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T R OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ›troʊz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petros in Braille

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

The name Petros in braille

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

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

The name Petros in sign language

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