Peter

Rock, Stone

Peter

פטר

(Hebrew, Aramaic)
(Male)
christianity
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"Rock, Stone"

Categories

ChristianBiblicalSaint

Themes

RockStone

Languages

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Meaning

Derived from the Hebrew name 'Petah' meaning 'rock'. In the New Testament, St. Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and is considered the first pope by the Catholic Church. He was a fisherman by trade and is famously known for walking on water when Jesus called him to join Him.

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes firmness, stability, and faith in God.

Numerology

The number 2 is associated with harmony, partnership, and balance in numerology.

Translations

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Hebrew

Name

פטר

Meaning

בן אלוהים, האבן היסודית של הכנסייה

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Greek

Name

Πέτρος

Meaning

πέτρα, ο θεμέλιον της Εκκλησίας

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Latin

Name

Petrus

Meaning

rock, stone, or foundation of the Church

How to Pronounce

English

PEE-ter

IPA: /ˈpiːtər/

Personality Insights

Emotional Traits

BraveLoyalFaithful

Hidden Traits

L = Loyal

Life Path Number

2

The number 2 is associated with harmony, partnership, and balance in numerology.

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

Blue
Red

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Biblical Reference

Matthew 16:18

Matthew 16:18

Jesus gives Simon the name 'Cephas' (Aramaic) or 'Petros' (Greek), meaning 'rock' or 'stone', signifying his role as a foundational leader in the Church.

Famous People Named Peter

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Peter Jackson

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Peter Fonda

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