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Pedro
rock, stone
Origin
Greek
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Pedro
Pedro comes from the Greek petros, 'rock, stone', passed into Latin as Petrus. It's the name Jesus gave the apostle Simon, 'you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church', making it one of the most widespread Christian names in the world. In Portugal and Brazil it's also tied to key historical figures like Pedro I and Pedro II, emperors of Brazil. A solid, timeless name, it remains a classic that never falls out of fashion.
Variants around the world
How Pedro sounds in other languages.
PietroPeterPierre
Famous people
- Pedro I del Brasile— emperor
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