Pejo
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- Name
- Pejo
- Gender
- Boy name
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Pejo is a male first name that is considered a diminutive of Petar, the South Slavic variant of Peter. The name has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the rock'.
What does the name Pejo mean?
The name Pejo, a diminutive of Petar, is the South Slavic equivalent of the name Peter. It derives from ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'the rock'. Pejo is particularly common in South Slavic countries such as Croatia and Serbia.
Where does the name Pejo come from?
The name Pejo has its origins in the Latin and biblical name Petrus, which in turn comes from the ancient Greek word pétros (πέτρος) for 'rock' or 'stone'. The ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Pejo?
Pejo is pronounced like 'Pe-jo'.
When is the name day of Pejo?
The most important name day for Pejo is celebrated on June 29, when the Apostle Peter is honored.
Popularity
In Germany, Pejo is one of the rarer first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2015, when it reached 3,972nd place. In the last ten years, Pejo has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which earned it 6,739th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.
Famous people
- Pejo Jaworow (Bulgarian poet & revolutionary fighter)
- Pejo Kupresak (Croatian football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Pejo
What does the name Pejo mean?
Pejo is a diminutive of Petar and represents the South Slavic variant of the name Peter. It means 'the rock' and has its roots in ancient Greek.
Where does the name Pejo come from?
The name Pejo has its origin in the biblical name Petrus, which is derived from the ancient Greek word pétros for 'rock' or 'stone' and appears in various South Slavic languages.
How popular is the name Pejo?
Pejo is particularly common in South Slavic countries such as Croatia and Serbia, where it is regarded as a traditional and valued name.