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Petruchio

"'The Taming of the Shrew' Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, a suitor to Katherina"

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Petruchio at a glance

Gender
Boy
Western numerology
7
Indian numerology
7
Characters
9
Popular
169 family views

Number meaning for Petruchio

Western numerology

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Meaning and story

What does Petruchio mean?

Petruchio is listed in the BabyAZ name catalog with Shakespearean context. Its meaning is recorded as: 'The Taming of the Shrew' Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona, a suitor to Katherina

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