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    Petra

    PEH-truh

    Greek
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Rock; Stone
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Petra does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rock; Stone", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Petra.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1920s (0.015% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Petra is the rock — the unshakable foundation of faith upon which Christ builds His church and the gates of hell cannot prevail.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Matthew 16:18

      "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."

    • Psalm 18:2

      "The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer."

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