Girl name
Pero name meaning
“Stone, rock”
Pero means “stone” or “rock.” In South Slavic languages, it is a short form of Petar, which derives from Greek Petros and the word petros. Used for girls in Türkiye, Pero evokes natural rock and belongs to the same name family as Petar and Petros.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,196
What does Pero mean?
Stone, rock
In Turkish: Taş, kaya
Pero connects with the image of stone or rock through the same root as Petar and Peter. As a short form, it reflects a familiar way of addressing the longer name. Its South Slavic explanation is established, although individual Turkish uses may have other histories and imply no religious affiliation.
Origin of the name Pero
Pero is an established South Slavic short form of Petar. Petar derives from Greek Petros, 'stone, rock'; not every occurrence of Pero in Türkiye can necessarily be assigned to that same naming tradition.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Pero in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | P · Pe |
How to pronounce Pero
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /peɾo/ |
Is Pero a girl’s name?
Yes, Pero is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Pero does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Pero
Famous people named Pero
- Pero Dundar · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Pero
What is the meaning of Pero?
Pero means “Stone, rock”. Pero is an established South Slavic short form of Petar. Petar derives from Greek Petros, 'stone, rock'; not every occurrence of Pero in Türkiye can necessarily be assigned to that same naming tradition.
Is Pero a girl’s name?
Yes, Pero is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Pero in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Pero nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Pero?
Pero is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Pero have?
Pero has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Pero?
Pero does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Pero?
Notable people named Pero include Pero Dundar.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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