Bedros as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Bedros

What is the meaning of the name Bedros ?

The baby name Bedros is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /bedˈros/; respelling: beh-DROS.

Bedros is Armenian in Origin.

Bedros is the Western Armenian form of the name Petros, ultimately from the Greek Pétros, meaning “rock” or “stone,” a title given to the apostle Saint Peter. In Armenian script it corresponds to Պետրոս; the shift from P to B reflects Western Armenian pronunciation. The name conveys steadfastness and reliability, echoing its biblical symbolism.

In use among Armenians since the early Christian era, Bedros has been borne by clergy, community leaders, and artists; Armenian Catholic patriarchs traditionally include Bedros in their regnal names to honor Saint Peter. Variants and cognates include Eastern Armenian Petros, English Peter, French Pierre, Italian Pietro, Spanish/Portuguese Pedro, Slavic Piotr/Petar, and Arabic Boutros. Spellings Bedros and Bedross appear in the diaspora; nicknames such as Bedo occur informally. Related surnames like Bedrosian/Bedrossian and Petrosyan mark descent from a forebear named Bedros.