petros

Petros is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It is the Greek form of the name Peter, derived from the Greek petros meaning “rock” or “stone.” In the New Testament, Petros is the Greek name used for the Apostle Peter, one of Jesus’s original disciples, and he is traditionally regarded as a foundational figure in early Christian leadership. The name remains common in Greece and among Greek-speaking communities around the world, including Cyprus and the Greek diaspora.

As a personal name, Petros has been borne by many individuals across fields such as religion, politics, culture, and sports, reflecting its enduring popularity in Greek-speaking regions. The name has several cognates and variants in other languages, including Peter in English, Petrus in Latin, and Petru in Romanian and Moldovan contexts, each carrying the same root meaning.

While primarily a given name, Petros can occasionally appear as a surname, though this is less common. In onomastic studies and cultural references, the meaning “rock” or “stone” is often highlighted as central to the name’s Greek origin and its symbolic associations in Christian contexts.

See also: Peter, Cephas, Petrus, Petru.