Pedro
/ PEH-droh /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇻 Cape Verde
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Strength
Meaning & Etymology
Rock
Rock
Etymology
The name Pedro is derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning ‘rock’ or ‘stone’, which comes from the Greek word petros (πέτρος).
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In Cape Verde, Pedro is a common given name that reflects the strong Portuguese influence on the archipelago’s culture and naming traditions due to centuries of colonial rule.
Symbolism
The name Pedro symbolises strength and stability, drawing on the imagery of a rock as a solid and reliable foundation.
Related names
Famous People
Pedro Pires
politics · Cape Verde · b. 1934
Pedro Pires is a Cape Verdean politician who served as the President of Cape Verde from 2001 to 2011.