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Piero
Rock, stone
Origin
Greek
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Piero
Piero is the Italian, typically Tuscan, form of Pietro, from the Greek pétros, 'rock, stone': it alludes to firmness and steadfastness, after the apostle Peter, the 'rock' of the Church. It is traditional and widespread throughout Italy, where it sounds ancient and noble. Piero della Francesca, a supreme painter of the Renaissance, made it immortal. Around the world it corresponds to forms like Pietro, Peter, Pierre and Pedro.
Variants around the world
How Piero sounds in other languages.
PietroPeterPierrePedro
Famous people
- Piero della Francesca— painter
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