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Pietra
Pronounced pee-EH-trah /piˈɛ.trɑ/Medium
Meaning: A feminine of Pietro (the Italian Peter) — from the Greek petra, 'a stone; a rock'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Pietra is a feminine of Pietro (the Italian Peter) — from the Greek petra, 'a stone; a rock'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'pee-EH-trah').
In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Brazilian families. Rare, a-stone at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Pietra mean?
Pietra is a feminine of Pietro (Italian Peter) — Greek 'a stone; a rock'.
How do you pronounce Pietra?
It's said pee-EH-trah /piˈɛ.trɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Pietra a boy or girl name?
Pietra is a girl's name.
How popular is Pietra?
Pietra is a very rare name in the U.S.













