How Do You Spell PETTERSSON?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛtəsən] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word 'Pettersson' is Pɛtɛrson. The 'e' in the first syllable is pronounced as a short 'e' sound, while the 'o' in the second syllable is pronounced as a short 'o' sound. The double 't' and double 's' in the name follow phonetic rules of Swedish language, which is the language of origin for the name. The 'son' ending in the name means 'son of' in Swedish. Proper spelling of names ensures accurate documentation and identification.

Etymology of PETTERSSON

The name "Pettersson" is a Swedish surname that originated as a patronymic name meaning "son of Peter" in Swedish. The name "Peter" itself derives from the Greek name "Petros", which means "stone" or "rock". In Sweden, it was common for surnames to be created by adding "-son" to the father's first name, indicating "son of" or "descendant of". Therefore, "Pettersson" means "son of Peter" in Swedish.