Petra
/P-EH-T-R-AH/
Petra, a name of Greek origin, beautifully embodies strength and grace. Like a steadfast foundation, it suggests a spirit of unwavering stability and enduring patience, much like the ancient stones that tell tales of time. This name, the feminine form of Peter, resonates with the trustworthiness and grounded wisdom of a true cornerstone.
See Petra scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Petra is a girl's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Petra, a name of Greek origin, beautifully embodies strength and grace. Like a steadfast foundation, it suggests a spirit of unwavering stability and enduring patience, much like the ancient stones that tell tales of time. This name, the feminine form of Peter, resonates with the trustworthiness and grounded wisdom of a true cornerstone." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Petra is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among German, European, Greek families, Petra carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Petra
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 Petra resonates in either tradition.
How Petra sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Petra breaks down into 5 phonemes: /P-EH-T-R-AH/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
The six signals, applied to Petra
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Names similar to Petra
If Petra resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in German families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Petra
Common questions about Petra
What does the name Petra mean?
Petra means "Petra, a name of Greek origin, beautifully embodies strength and grace. Like a steadfast foundation, it suggests a spirit of unwavering stability and enduring patience, much like the ancient stones that tell tales of time. This name, the feminine form of Peter, resonates with the trustworthiness and grounded wisdom of a true cornerstone.." It is a girl name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Petra a boy or girl name?
Petra is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Petra?
Petra is of Greek origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among German, European, Greek families.
What is the numerology of Petra?
Petra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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