Jan-Peter
Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jan-Peter
The given name 'Jan-Peter' is composed of two elements: 'Jan' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' (meaning 'God is gracious') and is also related to the Latin name 'Janus,' while 'Peter' is derived from the Greek name 'Petros' (meaning 'rock' or 'stone').
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Etymology
The given name 'Jan-Peter' is composed of two elements: 'Jan' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' (meaning 'God is gracious') and is also related to the Latin name 'Janus,' while 'Peter' is derived from the Greek name 'Petros' (meaning 'rock' or 'stone'). The name 'Jan-Peter' is commonly used in Western European cultures, particularly in the Netherlands and Germany, where it is associated with the Christian tradition and the biblical figure of Saint Peter.
Jan-Peter currently ranks #851 in the United States as a boy's name.
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