Péter

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Péter is derived from the Greek name Petros which means “rock” or “stone”.
Pronunciation
PEH-tehr
PEH-ter
Popularity
Péter is a moderately popular name in Hungary but is not commonly used outside of the country.

cartoon of the name Péter
Cartoon of Péter

Péter Name meanings & History

Péter is derived from the Greek name Petros which means “rock” or “stone”. Hungarian form of Peter. Péter is used as a first name for boys in Hungary.

Zodiac Sign of Péter: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Péter:

P: Political,Passive,Pensive,Partnership,Particular

E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Entertain

T: Tireless,Testy,Talkative,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tacky

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

Péter is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Péter include Péter Eötvös (composer), Péter Medgyessy (former prime minister of Hungary), and Péter Szijjártó (current minister of foreign affairs in Hungary).

2.) PÉTER (Male)

Usage: Hungarian

Meanings: Derived from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Ecclesiastic Greek Petros, names derived from petra (a rock) and petros (a stone). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. St. Peter is regarded as the first pope of the Catholic Church. Pet: Peterka, Peti. (PEH-TER)


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