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Name Origin

Petros is a Greek given name meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. It is derived from the Greek word 'petra', which means 'stone'. Petros is a common name in Greece and other countries with Greek influences.

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Famous People

Petros I of Alexandria (311-311)

Patriarch of Alexandria

  • Martyred during Diocletian's persecution

Petros the Iberian (-305)

Christian martyr and saint

  • Known for his courage in the face of persecution

Petros Markaris (1937-)

Greek writer

  • Award-winning author known for his crime novels set in Athens

Petros Papadakis (1970-)

Sports commentator and former college football player

  • Known for his work with ESPN and Fox Sports

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