Petronila

Greek

"rock, stone"

Petronila Origin and Meaning

The name Petronila is a girl's name of Spanish origin.

Petronila is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from Petronius, an ancient Roman family name related to 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It's essentially a variant of Petronilla, which developed as a feminine diminutive form. The name has been used since medieval times across various European countries, particularly in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions. Petronila has historical significance in Spain, as Petronila of Aragon was a 12th-century queen whose marriage united the Kingdom of Aragon with the County of Barcelona. While never extremely common, the name maintains steady usage in Latin American countries and Spain. Petronila has a romantic, old-world quality with its flowing syllables and classical roots. The name conveys a sense of strength (through its 'stone' etymology) combined with feminine elegance.