Petru
Lithuanian
Proper noun
Petru m
- instrumental of Petras
Romanian
Alternative forms
- Petre
- Pătru (rare, regional)
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πετρος (Petros), from πέτρος (pétros, “stone, rock”), related to πέτρα (pétra) (compare piatră).
Proper noun
Petru m (genitive/dative lui Petru)
- A male given name, equivalent to English Peter.
Derived terms
- Petrescu
- Petrișor
- Petrică
- Petricică
- Sfântul Petru
See also
- Sâmpietru