Petrus is a Latin name derived from the Greek meaning "rock",[1] and is the common English prefix "petro-" used to describe rock-based substances, like petros-oleum or "rock oil." As the source of Peter, it is a common name for people from antiquity through the medieval era. In the Netherlands, Belgium and South Africa it remained a very common given name, though in daily life, many use less formal forms like Peter, Pierre, Piet and Pieter.

People with the name

Latinized medieval and Renaissance name

Modern given name

See also

References

  1. Humez, Alexander; Humez, Nicholas D. (1987). A B C Et Cetera: The Life & Times of the Roman Alphabet. David R. Godine, Publisher. p. 169. ISBN 9781567921007. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
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