Petteri
Finnish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Petteri
Petteri is the Finnish form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock." The name's linguistic root comes from the Greek word petra (πέτρα), referring to a stone or rocky foundation.
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Etymology
Petteri is the Finnish form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock." The name's linguistic root comes from the Greek word petra (πέτρα), referring to a stone or rocky foundation.
The name is primarily used in Finnish culture and Lutheran Christian communities, with historical significance in Finland where it has been a common masculine name since the Christianization of the region in the medieval period.
Petteri currently ranks #226 in the United States as a boy's name.
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