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Petr

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Petr is a boy’s name of Russian origin, meaning “Petr is the Czech and Russian form of Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

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What Petr Means

Petr is the Czech and Russian form of Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.

The Story of Petr

This name is a resonant chord struck on a cello, strong and deeply Russian.

Petr is the Czech and Russian form of Peter, stemming from the Greek word 'petros,' meaning 'stone' or 'rock.' It has been in use for centuries, with notable bearers like composer Tchaikovsky, and saw significant use in the late 20th century.

You envision your son Petr as a man of deep principle and quiet resilience. This name suggests a steadfast character, someone whose strength is as reliable as bedrock and whose convictions are unwavering.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Petr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Renowned Russian composer of ballets and symphonies.

  • Petr Kellner

    Czech businessman, founder of PPF Group.

Personality Traits

StrongReliableResilientPrincipled

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#12 in 2014

Total Births

109

First Recorded

1975

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