ChristianBoyGreek
Peter: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“a rock; a stone”
پیٹر
Πέτρος
What Peter means
Peter (پیٹر, Greek Πέτρος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “a rock; a stone”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Peter.
Peter at a glance
- Meaning
- a rock; a stone
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- pee-ter
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- P · پ
Meaning of Peter
- In English
- a rock; a stone
- اردو میں معنی
- چٹان؛ پتھر
Origin and history of Peter
From Greek petros, meaning 'a rock'. Jesus gave Simon this name (Matthew 16:18); Urdu Bible form پطرس.
Base wordGreek petros
How to say and write Peter
- Say it
- pee-ter2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Peter
- Urdu
- پیٹر
- Original script
- Πέτρος
- Other spellings
- Pete
- Known bearer
- St Peter the Apostle
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Peter
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Peter.
- Alexandraالیگزینڈراdefender of menGirlGreek
- Andreaاینڈریاbrave; courageousGirlGreek
- Berniceبرنیسbringer of victoryGirlGreek
- Coletteکولیٹvictory of the peopleGirlGreek
- Euniceیونیسgood victoryGirlGreek
- Nicoleنکولvictory of the peopleGirlGreek
- Audreyآڈریnoble strengthGirlEnglish
- Bernadetteبرناڈیٹstrong as a bearGirlGermanic
Names from the same root as Peter
Greek petros
Names like Peter
- Alexanderالیگزینڈرdefender of menBoyGreek
- Aloysiusالوشیسfamous warriorBoyGermanic
- Andrewاینڈریوmanly; braveBoyGreek
- Archibaldآرچیبالڈtruly bold; genuinely braveBoyGermanic
- Arnoldآرنلڈstrong as an eagle; eagle rulerBoyGermanic
- ArthurآرتھرMeaning disputedBoyCeltic
- Baldwinبالڈونbold friendBoyGermanic
- BarakباراکlightningBoyHebrew
- Bernardبرنارڈstrong as a bearBoyGermanic
Questions about the name Peter
What does the name Peter mean?
Peter means “a rock; a stone”. In Urdu: چٹان؛ پتھر. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Peter a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Peter is a boy’s name.
Is Peter a Christian name?
Yes. Peter is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek petros, meaning 'a rock'. Jesus gave Simon this name (Matthew 16:18); Urdu Bible form پطرس.
How do you pronounce Peter?
Say it “pee-ter”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Peter in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Peter is written پیٹر. In its original script: Πέτρος.
What are other spellings of Peter?
Peter is also spelled Pete.
Who is a famous person named Peter?
St Peter the Apostle
Is the meaning of Peter verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.