What is the origin of the name Petrona?

Petrona is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Petrona?

Petrona is currently ranked #3476 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Petrona?

Petrona is pronounced peh-TROH-nah.

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Petrona

peh-TROH-nah

Popularity

#3476

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

378

Peak Year

#45 in 2024

First Recorded

1913

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Roman family name Petronius, which is of uncertain but possibly Greek origin, possibly related to "rock" or "stone."

Nickname Watch

Petro Nona Penny

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Petrona de la Cruz
Filipina folk artist and activist.

Nicknames

Petro Nona Penny

Spelling Variations

Petronella Petronilla

Similar Names

Petra Perrin Stone Pia

Personality Traits

StrongResilientDependableSolid

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