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Petru

Petru

Lithuanian

Proper noun

Petru m

  1. instrumental form of Petras.

Romanian

Alternative forms

  • Petre
  • Pătru (rare, regional)

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πετρος (Petros), from πέτρος (pétros, stone, rock), related to πέτρα (pétra) (compare piatră).

Proper noun

Petru m (genitive/dative lui Petru)

  1. A male given name, equivalent to English Peter.

Derived terms

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