Petr
PYETR
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Russian
Total Births
109
Peak Year
#12 in 2014
First Recorded
1975
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Petr is the Czech and Russian form of Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
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Numerology
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.
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