What origin is the name Petronilla?

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

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Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Petronilla — for example William, Henry, Paul. You can browse more on our german names page.

Petronilla

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Petronilla

Petronilla

Girl

German

4 syllables

Petronilla is a German girl's name meaning "Rock.".

Parents who choose Petronilla pick a girl name from the German tradition, meaning "Rock.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Rock.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Petronilla mean?

Petronilla is a girl name of German origin meaning "Rock.".

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