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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

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.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

StrongReliableResilientPrincipled

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