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Pietro

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Stone, rock
Pronunciation
pee-EH-troh
Origin
Greek

Italian form of Peter, from Greek 'Petros' meaning stone or rock.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Italian

Commonly used in: United States, Italy

Alternate spellings

  • PeterEnglish

    English form.

Cultural associations

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  • Pietro

    Italian form of Saint Peter, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and first Pope.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Italian Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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