Pedro: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a rock; a stone”

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پیڈرو

Pedro

Pedro (پیڈرو, Greek Pedro) is a Christian boy’s name that means “a rock; a stone”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Peter.

Pedro at a glance

Meaning: a rock; a stone
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: pay-droh
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Pedro

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

Origin and history of Pedro

From Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, meaning 'a rock'. Common in Goa.

Base wordSpanish and Portuguese form of Peter

How to say and write Pedro

Say it: pay-droh2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Pedro
Urdu: پیڈرو
Original script: Pedro
Themes: Strength

Sibling names for Pedro

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

Names like Pedro

Questions about the name Pedro

What does the name Pedro mean?

Pedro means “a rock; a stone”. In Urdu: چٹان؛ پتھر. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Pedro a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Pedro is a boy’s name.

Is Pedro a Christian name?

Yes. Pedro is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, meaning 'a rock'. Common in Goa.

How do you pronounce Pedro?

Say it “pay-droh”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Pedro in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Pedro is written پیڈرو. In its original script: Pedro.

Is the meaning of Pedro 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.