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Petronila

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Pronounced peh-troh-NEE-lah /ˌpɛ.troʊˈniː.lɑː/Medium

Meaning: Petronila is the Spanish form of Petronilla, a Latin diminutive linked to the Roman family name Petronius and, by folk association, to Peter ('rock; stone'). Borne by an early Christian saint.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Spanish name: Petronila comes from Peter, 'rock' (said 'peh-troh-NEE-lah'). Saintly and traditional.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin

MeaningPetronila is the Spanish form of Petronilla, a Latin diminutive linked to the Roman family name Petronius and, by folk association, to Peter ('rock; stone'). Borne by an early Christian saint.

U.S. rank (2025)#16681 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Petronila is the Spanish form of Petronilla, a Latin diminutive linked to Petronius and to Peter ('rock'). Carried by an early Christian saint, it reads as a traditional heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'peh-troh-NEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, classic, and devout.

Did you know? Petronila is the Spanish form of Petronilla, a Latin name tied to Petronius and, by tradition, to Peter ('rock; stone'). Borne by an early saint, it reads as classic and devout (said 'peh-troh-NEE-lah').

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References — Petronila — Spanish Petronilla; from Peter 'rock'

Variations

PetronillaPetronelaPetra

Nicknames

PetraNila

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Petronila mean?

Petronila is the Spanish form of Petronilla, from Peter ('rock; stone'), borne by an early Christian saint.

How do you pronounce Petronila?

It's said peh-troh-NEE-lah /ˌpɛ.troʊˈniː.lɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Petronila a boy or girl name?

Petronila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Petronila?

Petronila is a rare name in the U.S.