Petros
Meaning of Petros
Petros is a traditional Greek name that is predominantly used for boys. It is pronounced as PEH-tros (/ˈpe.tros/). The name Petros has its roots in Greek mythology, as it was the given name of one of Jesus' disciples, known as Simon Peter. In the New Testament, Jesus famously said to Peter, "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church." This association with a prominent figure in Christianity has made Petros a popular choice among parents seeking a meaningful and biblical name for their sons. The variations of Petros include Peter and Pedro. In terms of popularity in the United States, Petros has fluctuated in recent years but remains a relatively uncommon choice.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as PEH-tros (/ˈpe.tros/)
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Notable People Named Petros
| Petros Mantalos is a Greek professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for AEK Athens and the Greece national team. |
| Professor Petros Kokkalis was a distinguished professor of Medicine in the University of Athens and a leading figure in pre-WWII Greece, known for introducing pioneering methods in thoracic surgery and neurosurgery. |
| Petros Tsitsipas is a Greek professional tennis player with an ATP doubles title and a career-high ranking of No. 81 in doubles. |
| Petros Vrailas Armenis was a Greek philosopher, liberal politician, and diplomat known for his political activism during the era of British rule in the Ionian Islands and his subsequent service as an MP and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Hellenic Parliament. |
| Petros Giakoumakis is a Greek professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Greek Super League 2 club Ionikos. |
| Petros Molyviatis - Petros G. Molyviatis is a Greek politician and diplomat who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs three times between 2004 and 2015. |
| Petros Christodoulou is a Greek economist and banker. |
| Petros Michos, a former Greek footballer, is now a manager known for his career with Olympiacos and the Greece national team. |
| Petros Orologas, a prominent Greek journalist and newspaper publisher, was a key figure in the Thessaloniki press from 1912 to 2012. |
| Petros Clerides is the former attorney general of Cyprus who resigned in 2013 amid criticism of his handling of high-profile cases. |
| Petros Kyprianou is a highly accomplished track and field coach, known for leading the University of Georgia Bulldogs to multiple NCAA team titles and top finishes. |
| Petros Zouroudis is a professional football striker currently playing for Olympiakos Agiou Stefanou. |
| Petros Chrysochos is a professional Cypriot tennis player and a member of the Cyprus Davis Cup team. |
| Petros Hatzitasis (1872-1932) was a Greek chieftain from Florina known for his contributions to the Macedonian Struggle. |
| Petros Leventakos was a Greek footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder. |
