Pietari
Finnish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Pietari
Pietari is the Finnish form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock," referencing the biblical apostle Simon Peter.
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Etymology
Pietari is the Finnish form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock," referencing the biblical apostle Simon Peter. The name is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with deep roots in Christian tradition due to Saint Peter's prominence as the founder of the Christian church.
Pietari currently ranks #471 in the United States as a boy's name.
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