petronas Name Origin
/peh-TRON-as/-
Malaysian (Malay) 60% -
Indonesian (Malay-Indonesian) 30%
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Philippine (Filipino) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: petronas
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Other
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Name Origin
The name 'Petronas' is primarily associated with the Malaysian national oil and gas company, which was named after the Petroliam Nasional Berhad. The name is a combination of 'Petro' (referring to petroleum) and 'Nas' (from Nasional, meaning national). It is a brand name rather than a personal name, but it originates from Malaysia and is used in Southeast Asia.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name petronas each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).