SaveGenderFeminine
UsageItalian, Late Roman
Meaning & History
From a Latin name, a diminutive of Petronia, the feminine form of PETRONIUS. This was the name of an obscure 1st-century Roman saint, later believed to be a daughter of Saint Peter.
Related Names
Other Languages & CulturesPetronia Ancient Roman Pernille Danish Petronella, Pietronella Dutch Parnel, Pernel, Peronel, Petronel English Pétronille French Pernille Norwegian Petronela Polish Petronela Romanian Petronela, Nela Slovak Petronella, Pernilla Swedish
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Entry updated October 11, 2012 Contribute
