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PetrChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Rock

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːtər/

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Name
Petr
Meaning
Rock
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/ˈpiːtər/
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
(Saturday)
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Petr mean?

Petr is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Rock". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: /ˈpiːtər/. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

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Πέτρος

Rock, Stone

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/ˈpiːtər/

IPA

ˈpeːtɾos, ˈpɛtɾos, ˈpɛtər, ˈpɛtər/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Petr is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Rock. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

RedOrange

Lucky Stone

(Carnelian)

Life Path Number

7

Numerology meaning: Intuitive, spiritual, and insightful, number 7s are natural healers and teachers.

Personality

Personality Traits

FaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Foundation of faith

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Petr, with its roots in Latin, links the bearer to the rich history and cultural influence of Rome and the Roman Catholic Church. With the name Petr, comes the legacy of Saint Peter, a symbol of leadership and the foundation of the Church.
In Christian tradition, the name Petr holds deep spiritual significance as it is the name of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles and the first pope. He is considered to be the rock upon which Christ built his Church and is a symbol of unwavering faith and commitment to God. The name Petr reminding us of the spiritual strength and foundation that comes from our faith in God.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Petr is mentioned in the works of the Byzantine historian Procopius. The name Petr carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

6th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Peter

Rock, Stone

🇮🇱Hebrew

כֶּפֶר

Rock

🇬🇷Greek

Πέτρος

Rock, Stone

🇮🇹Latin

Petrus

Rock, Stone

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