What is the origin of the name Petronila?

Petronila is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Petronila?

Petronila is currently ranked #11862 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Petronila?

Petronila is pronounced peh-troh-NEE-lah.

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Petronila

peh-troh-NEE-lah

Popularity

#11862

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

Peak Year

#10 in 2020

First Recorded

1888

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

This feminine name means "stone" or "rock" in Latin. It is a derivative of the Roman family name Petronius.

Nickname Watch

Petra Nila Roni

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

Petronila of Aragon
Infanta of Aragon, daughter of King Peter IV.

Nicknames

Petra Nila Roni

Spelling Variations

Petronella Petrone Petronia

Similar Names

Georgia Valerie Rockwell Roxanne

Personality Traits

steadfastreliablestronggrounded

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