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Petrov

“as solid and strong as a rock”

Petrov is a variant of Peter. One Greek interpretation is “as solid and strong as a rock.”

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Meaning & origin

What it means

Petrov is a variant of Peter. One Greek interpretation is “as solid and strong as a rock.”

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Where it comes from

Petrov is a variant of Peter. Peter has been associated with Greek, Aramaic, and Scottish Gaelic naming traditions.

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How it developed

From Bulgarian Петров, from Russian Петро́в.

Adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Petrov’s family of names

Petrov has a related form in Peter. In Greek usage, Petrov as a surname is a transliteration of Πέτροβ. In Greek usage, Petrov as a surname is a transliteration of Πετρώβ.

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Around the world

Petrov has relatives in 5 languages.

Greek

3 related names in 5 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.

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Nicknames & forms 1

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Spellings & scripts 3

The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.

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