Girl name · Greek
Petra
“stone”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Petra — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Petra is Greek — "rock, stone" — the feminine of Peter and the name of the rose-red city carved into Jordan's cliffs, half as old as time according to the poem.
Rare in America, standard across Central Europe, Petra offers bedrock in two syllables.
It pairs well with soft middles (Petra Rosalie, Petra Mae). On our vibe map it is Dark Academia's archaeology wing with Modern Minimalist mass and Cultural Fusion coordinates — stone, feminine.
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All Greek names →Petra — common questions
Is Petra a boy or girl name?
Petra is traditionally a girl name of Greek origin.
What does the name Petra mean?
Petra means “stone” of Greek origin. Petra is Greek — "rock, stone" — the feminine of Peter and the name of the rose-red city carved into Jordan's cliffs, half as old as time according to the poem.
Where does the name Petra come from?
Petra is Greek in origin. Rare in America, standard across Central Europe, Petra offers bedrock in two syllables.
How popular is Petra?
Petra did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
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