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Petya
OriginDiminutive of Pyotr, Russian, Greek
Meaning"stone"
GenderBoy & girl
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About Petya
A diminutive of the Russian form of Peter, used on a character in Leo Tolstoy's novel, War and Peace. In Bulgaria, it is used as a feminine name.
Petya for girls
Petya is a popular name in its native Bulgaria, where according to a 2016 study, it was the 9th most used feminine name among women of all ages. While it hasn't made the Top 10 in recent years, it remains a familiar choice.
Petya is also a masculine diminutive of Pyotr in Russian.
Pronounced PET-yah.
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