Petrus
Meaning of Petrus
Petrus is a strong and timeless name for baby boys with origins in both German and Dutch. It is also a variation of the popular names Peter and Pedro. In German, Petrus is pronounced as PAY-troos (/ˈpaɪtroʊs/), while in Dutch, it is pronounced as PAY-truhs (/ˈpeɪtrəs/). The English pronunciation of Petrus is PEE-truhs (/ˈpiːtrəs/). This versatile name has a rich history and biblical associations, being the Latin form of the name Peter, which means "rock" or "stone." It has been a beloved choice for parents across different cultures, symbolizing strength and steadfastness. In the United States, Petrus had 5 occurrences in 2012 and ranked 12264 among newborn male names.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as PAY-troos (/ˈpaɪtroʊs/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as PAY-truhs (/ˈpeɪtrəs/)
English
- Pronunced as PEE-truhs (/ˈpiːtrəs/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Petrus
| Petrus Wandrey was a German artist known for his work in Hamburg, influenced by Surrealism, Pop Art, and the Dada movement. |
| Petrus Peregrinus de Maricourt, also known as Pierre Pelerin de Maricourt, was a French mathematician and physicist known for his pioneering work on magnetism and his treatise on the construction and use of a universal astrolabe. |
| Petrus Christus was an influential Early Netherlandish painter known for his innovative techniques and detailed portraits, active in Bruges from 1444. |
| Trương Vĩnh Ký, also known as Pétrus Ký and Jean-Baptiste Pétrus, was a Vietnamese scholar who played a key role in popularizing the romanized script of the Vietnamese language and improving understanding between colonial Vietnam and Europe. |
| Petrus Plancius, originally Pieter Platevoet, was a Dutch-Flemish astronomer, cartographer, and clergyman who became a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church at the age of 24 after studying theology in Germany and England. |
| Petrus Johannes Waardenburg was a Dutch ophthalmologist and geneticist known for his pioneering work in applying genetics to ophthalmology, with Waardenburg syndrome being named after him. |
| Petrus Jacobus Kipp was a Dutch apothecary, chemist, and instrument maker known for inventing the Kipp apparatus used in chemistry for developing gases. |
| Petrus Scriverius, also known as Peter Schrijver or Schryver, was a Dutch writer and scholar known for his work on the history of the Low Countries. |
| Petrus Lotichius Secundus, also known as Peter Lotz, was a prominent 16th-century scholar and Neo-Latin poet. |
| Petrus Loosjes was an 18th-century writer and Mennonite minister from the Northern Netherlands. |
| Petrus Vulcanius, also known as Pieter De Smet, was a humanist scholar and local government official in Bruges. |
| Petrus Pachius was a German Protestant minister, teacher, and poet. |
| Petrus Augustus de Génestet was a Dutch poet and theologian. |
| Petrus Johannes Truter was an explorer and official in the Dutch East India Company, as well as a Member of the Court of Justice and a Commissioner of Police. |
| Petrus Olai Dalekarlus was a Swedish academic, Dean, and Member of Parliament (riksdagsman). |
