What origin is the name Petri?

Petri comes from Basque naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Petri?

Names from the same basque tradition pair naturally with Petri — for example Libe, Lisabe, Xelena. You can browse more on our basque names page.

Petri

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Petri

Petri

Boy

Basque

2 syllables

Petri is a Basque boy's name meaning "Means stone; a Basque form of the name Peter.".

Parents who choose Petri pick a boy name from the Basque tradition, meaning "Means stone; a Basque form of the name Peter.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Basque
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means stone; a Basque form of the name Peter.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Petri

What does Petri mean?

Petri is a boy name of Basque origin meaning "Means stone; a Basque form of the name Peter.".

How popular is Petri?

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Sister names that go with Petri

Libe Lisabe Xelena Xurdana Zabal Ygnacia

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Petri.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Petri

Petri means "Means stone; a Basque form of the name Peter." — these names share that spirit.

Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Nora — "Nora is a short form of Honora, from the Latin honor, and of Eleanor. It means 'honour'." (Irish)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Audrey — "Audrey is a medieval form of Aethelthryth, an Old English name from aethel 'noble' and thryth 'strength'." (English)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)