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.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Petra is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “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.”.
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.
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.
The patron saint & feast day behind Petra
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. Petra lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Petra's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Petra's saint & feast day →What does Petra'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 Petra resonates in either tradition.
Petra's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Petra's full reading →
Does Petra go with your family's names?
Petra breaks into 5 sounds: /P-EH-T-R-AH/. 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 Petra 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 Petra beside your family's names →
Names similar to Petra
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From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in German families
Sharing the same meaning
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Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Petra
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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 tradition, commonly among German, European, Greek families.
Is Petra a Christian name?
Yes. Petra is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Petra mean in Greek?
Petra originates from Greek, where it 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.."
What is the numerology of Petra?
Petra has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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