Petronije
p(e)-troni-je,
pet-ro-nije
Origin:Slavic
Meaning:Yokel; Rock, stone
As the Slavic form of an ancient title, the masculine name Petronije's foundations have endured through the ages. It stems from Petronius, a moniker once given to ancient Roman families. Deriving from the Latin petro or the Greek petros, Petronije's root elements have similar spellings but very different definitions. In Latin, petro is said to mean "yokel," describing a resident of the countryside. Petros or petros translates to "stone" or "rock" in Greek, reminding your tiny tot that their inner courage and resolve are insurmountable forces.
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Name Doctor, Petronije
Behind the Name, Petronius, November 2019
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Petronilla
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