Does Petra Mean Rock

Petra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word “πέτρα” (pronounced [ˈpetra]) meaning “stone, rock”.

What's the meaning of the word Petra?

Girl. Greek. Feminine form of Peter, from the Greek petros, meaning “stone or “rock”. Petra is also an ancient city in what is now Jordan.

What is rock in Aramaic?

The Aramaic word for ‘rock’ or ‘stone’ is kêfā — in Syriac it is written ܒܐܦܐ (kʾpʾ) and in Judeo-Aramaic כיפא (kypʾ). This noun is generally feminine, except when it refers to Peter in the Peshitta, then it is obviously masculine.

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