Peeter
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Peeter
Peeter means "stone" or "rock" and derives from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), itself rooted in the Greek word petra (πέτρα).
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Etymology
Peeter means "stone" or "rock" and derives from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), itself rooted in the Greek word petra (πέτρα). The name is primarily used in Estonian and Finnish cultures, with historical significance in Christian traditions as it is the Estonian form of Peter, the apostle and first pope of the Christian Church.
Peeter currently ranks #4,834 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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