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Peter

Meaning

Derived from the Greek Πετρος (Petros) meaning "stone". This is a translation used in most versions

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Peter and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Peter

Peter (apostle)

Biblical apostle, leader of early Christian church, known as "the rock".

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Peter Guralnick

Peter Guralnick (born December 15, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American music critic, author, and screenwriter.

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Peter Minuit

Peter Minuit (between 1580 and 1585 – August 5, 1638) was from Tournai, in present-day Belgium.

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Peter Langtoft

Peter Langtoft, also known as Peter of Langtoft (; died 1305) was an English historian and chronicler who took his name from the small village of Langtoft in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

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Peter Bales

Peter Bales (1547–1610?) was an English calligrapher and one of the inventors of shorthand writing.

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Peter in Other Languages

AlbanianPjetër
ArabicBoutros
ArabicButrus
ArmenianBedros
ArmenianPetros
Biblical GreekPetros

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