Petrus

Petrus Meaning & Origin

About Petrus
The name "Petrus" is of Latin origin and is derived from the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock" or "stone." It is most commonly associated with the biblical figure Simon Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Jesus referred to Simon as "Peter," symbolizing his role as the foundation or rock upon which the Christian church would be built. As a name, Petrus often signifies strength, stability, and steadfastness.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Petrus are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 T R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛtrəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petrus in Braille

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

The name Petrus in braille

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

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

The name Petrus in sign language

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