Boutros
/B-O-U-T-R-O-S/
Persian form of Peter, from Greek Petros, rock. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the apostle Simon Peter, the rock on whom Christ founded his Church, as a marker of their faith in Persian.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Boutros is a Christian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Persian form of Peter, from Greek Petros, rock. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the apostle Simon Peter, the rock on whom Christ founded his Church, as a marker of their faith in Persian.”.
Boutros is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Persian form of Peter, from Greek Petros, rock. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the apostle Simon Peter, the rock on whom Christ founded his Church, as a marker of their faith in Persian." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Iranian, Persian, American, MiddleEastern families, Boutros carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Boutros
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Boutros lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Boutros's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Boutros's saint & feast day →What does Boutros's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Boutros resonates in either tradition.
Boutros's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Boutros's full reading →
Does Boutros go with your family's names?
Boutros breaks into 7 sounds: /B-O-U-T-R-O-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Boutros sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Boutros beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Boutros — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Boutros
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Boutros
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Common questions about Boutros
What does the name Boutros mean?
Boutros means "Persian form of Peter, from Greek Petros, rock. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the apostle Simon Peter, the rock on whom Christ founded his Church, as a marker of their faith in Persian.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Boutros a boy or girl name?
Boutros is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Boutros?
Boutros is of Persian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Iranian, Persian, American families.
Is Boutros a Christian name?
Yes. Boutros is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Persian origin.
What does Boutros mean in Persian?
Boutros originates from Persian, where it means "Persian form of Peter, from Greek Petros, rock. Iranian Christians reclaim the name of the apostle Simon Peter, the rock on whom Christ founded his Church, as a marker of their faith in Persian.."
What are common nicknames for Boutros?
Common short forms of Boutros include Bou.
What is the numerology of Boutros?
Boutros has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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