Petra

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Meaning

Rock City (Jordan)

Origin

Greek/Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic البتراء
Urdu پیٹرا
Persian پترا
Bengali পেট্রা
Pashto پیترا

Alternate Spellings

Petra is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Greek/Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Rock City (Jordan)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Greek/Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Petra is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Petra is the ancient rock-cut city in Jordan, capital of the Nabataeans, an Arab people whose civilization flourished centuries before Islam.