Petros
Rock; Eastern Armenian form of Peter
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itPEH-trohsPopularityUncommon
Pronounced PEH-trohs
About the name Petros
Petros is the Eastern Armenian equivalent of Peter, sharing the same meaning of an unshakable rock. It's a strong, classic biblical name.
Solid and trustworthy, calm under pressure.
Fun fact
The famous surname Petrosian derives directly from the first name Petros.
Nicknames for Petros
Petro
Famous people named Petros
- Tigran Petrosian (chess champion, surname derived from Petros)
Similar names
HovhannesGod is gracious; Armenian form of JohnKrikorWatchful, vigilant; Armenian form of GregoryAbrahamFather of many; widely used biblical name in Armenian traditionAlishanSurname-turned-given name honoring poet-historian Ghevont AlishanAndranikFirst-born; also honors General Andranik OzanianAntranigFirstborn; variant of AndranikAraFrom the legendary king Ara the BeautifulAra BedrosianCompound honoring Ara and rock/Peter lineage