TheNameDBPetrova
PatronymicMeaning
Derived from the male given name Petr, the Slavic form of Peter.
Etymology
Petrova is the feminine form of the patronymic Petrov, formed by adding the feminine suffix -a to indicate a woman descended from or married to a man named Petr. The root Petr comes from Latin Petrus, meaning 'stone'.
About the Petrova Surname
Petrova is a widespread Slavic surname indicating descent from a man named Petr. The -a ending denotes either a female bearer or, in some Slavic naming conventions, a married woman's form of the surname.
Distribution
Common throughout Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and other Slavic-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Irina Petrova, Olga Petrova