Petru

Corsican

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πετρος (Petros), from πέτρος (pétros, “stone, rock”), related to πέτρα (pétra).

Proper noun

Petru m

1. a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Peter

Lithuanian

Proper noun

Petrù m

1. instrumental singular of Pẽtras (“Peter”)

Romanian

Alternative forms

• Petre
• Pătru — rare, regional

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πετρος (Petros), from πέτρος (pétros, “stone, rock”), related to πέτρα (pétra) (compare piatră).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

Petru m (genitive/dative lui Petru)

1. a male given name from Ancient Greek, equivalent to English Peter

Derived terms

• Petrescu
• Petrișor
• Petrică
• Petricică
• Sfântul Petru

See also

• Sâmpietru