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Patras: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a rock; a stone”

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پطرس

Πέτρος

What Patras means

Patras (پطرس, Greek Πέτρος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “a rock; a stone”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Peter.

Patras at a glance

Meaning
a rock; a stone
Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek
Faith
Christian
Say it
put-rus
Syllables
2
Letters
6
First letter
P · پ

Meaning of Patras

In English
a rock; a stone
اردو میں معنی
چٹان؛ پتھر

Origin and history of Patras

From Greek petros, meaning 'a rock'. The Urdu Bible form of Peter, a common given name among Pakistani Christians.

Base wordGreek petros

How to say and write Patras

Say it
put-rus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Patras
Urdu
پطرس
Original script
Πέτρος
Other spellings
Pitras · Butrus
Themes
Strength

Sibling names for Patras

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Patras.

Names from the same root as Patras

Greek petros

Names like Patras

Names that sound like Patras

Questions about the name Patras

What does the name Patras mean?

Patras means “a rock; a stone”. In Urdu: چٹان؛ پتھر. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Patras a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Patras is a boy’s name.

Is Patras a Christian name?

Yes. Patras is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek petros, meaning 'a rock'. The Urdu Bible form of Peter, a common given name among Pakistani Christians.

How do you pronounce Patras?

Say it “put-rus”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Patras in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Patras is written پطرس. In its original script: Πέτρος.

What are other spellings of Patras?

Patras is also spelled Pitras, Butrus.

Is the meaning of Patras verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.