Petronella

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English

Etymology

From Latin Petronella, feminine diminutive of Petronius, a Roman family name possibly derived from petra "rock". Name of an obscure early saint; because of similarity of sound, used as a feminine form of Peter.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Petronella

  1. A female given name from Latin, rare in English after Middle Ages.

See also

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch , from Latin Petronella.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpeː.troːˈnɛ.laː/
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  • Hyphenation: Pe‧tro‧nel‧la
  • Rhymes: -ɛlaː

Proper noun

Petronella f

  1. a female given name from Latin

Derived terms

Latin

Etymology

Feminine diminutive of Petronius

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Petronella

  1. a female given name

Descendants

Swedish

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Petronella c (genitive Petronellas)

  1. a female given name of Latin origin. Variant: Pernilla