The name Petre: meaning and origin
- Petre name meaning
- Petre origin
- Georgian names
Petre comes from the Greek petra and means rock. It is a name of firmness and reliability.
Where does the name Petre come from and what does it mean?
The root of the name is the Greek petra, rock or stone. According to the Gospel, Christ called the Apostle Simon Peter and said that on this rock he would build his church. So the name is a symbol of steadfastness and faith.
Famous people named Petre
Well-known bearers include the Apostle Peter and General Petre Bagrationi, a hero of the war of 1812.
When is the Petre name day?
Petre-Pavloba, the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, is celebrated on 12 July.
What character is linked to the name Petre?
People say Petres are as firm as rock, reliable and very direct. You could build a house on their word. Common pet names: Petrika, Peto, Petia.
The numerology number of Petre
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Petre in Georgian (პეტრე) add up to 490, which reduces to 4. In numerology, 4 is the number of stability, order and reliability. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.