Petrovna

Greek

"rock, stone"

Petrovna Origin and Meaning

The name Petrovna is a girl's name.

Petrovna is a traditional Slavic feminine patronymic, specifically Russian, meaning 'daughter of Peter.' Rather than a given first name, it historically functions as a middle name in Russian naming conventions, indicating the father's first name was Pyotr (Peter). The '-ovna' suffix specifically denotes female lineage. While not typically used as a standalone first name in Russia, some families in Western countries have adopted patronymics as given names to honor heritage. Petrovna carries strong cultural associations with Russian and Eastern European traditions. The name evokes classic Russian literature, where characters are often addressed by patronymics, lending it a literary, traditional quality.

Famous People Named Petrovna

• Alexandra Petrovna Grand Duchess consort of Nicholas Nikolaevich of Russia
• Natalia Petrovna Grand Duchess of Russia; youngest daughter of Peter the Great

The name Petrovna in Pop Culture

• "The Lie of Nina Petrovna " French film
• "Sofia Petrovna " novella by Lydia Chukovskaya
• Petrovna Russian patronymic (not a given name) meaning "daughter of Peter"