What Does the Name Petronilla Mean
The name Petronilla comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Petronilla below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Petronilla Name Meaning
Italian, Late RomanFrom 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.
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