Boutros
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- 1st century
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
rock or stone
The name Boutros is the Coptic form of Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. It is a name with strong biblical connections, as Saint Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is considered the rock upon which the Christian church was built.
Cultural Context
rock or stone
Etymology
Derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning ‘rock’ or ‘stone’, which itself comes from the Greek word ‘petra’ (πέτρα).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian > Coptic
Boutros is a common name among Coptic Christians in Egypt, reflecting the community’s connection to early Christian traditions and the veneration of Saint Peter.
Symbolism
The name symbolizes strength, stability, and the foundational role of faith in the life of the bearer.
Religious reference
Saint Peter (Petros in Greek)
Related names
Famous People
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
politics · Egypt · b. 1922
An Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996.
Similar Names
He who is calm
servant of the cherubim
handsome, good-looking
One who is noble or exalted