Petar

The first name Petar is the South Slavic variant of Peter and carries the meaning 'the rock'. This name is particularly common in Bulgaria, but can also be found in Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia.

What does the name Petar mean?

Petar, as a male first name, is the South Slavic form of Peter and means 'the rock'. The name is especially prevalent in Bulgaria, but is also used in Croatia, Serbia, and North Macedonia. Other Slavic variants of Peter include Petr (Czech), Petre (Romanian, Georgian), Piotr (Polish), and Pjotr (Russian).

Where does the name Petar come from?

The name Petar has its roots in the Latin and biblical designation Petrus, which in turn derives from the ancient Greek term pétros, meaning 'rock, stone'. The ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Petar?

The pronunciation of Petar is clear and two-syllable. Typically, the name is pronounced as 'Pe-tar' [ˈpeːtaʁ]. It begins with a long 'e' sound that conveys openness, followed by a strong 't' that adds a distinct accent in the middle. The rolled or aspirated 'r' provides an impressive conclusion. Petar has a traditional and powerful aura - a name that conveys stability and presence.

When is the name day of Petar?

The name day for Petar is celebrated on June 29 and December 9.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Petar enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 533rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 1995 when it reached 185th place. Over the last ten years, Petar has been given as a first name approximately 610 times, placing it 777th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 853rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Peca / Pepi / Pera / Pere / Pero / Peta / Peti / Peto

Similar first names

Famous people

• Petar Angelov (handball player from North Macedonia)
• Petar Bojic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Petar Cestic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Petar Divic (football player from Yugoslavia)
• Petar Gligorovski (painter from North Macedonia)
• Petar Hubchev (football player from Bulgaria)
• Petar Hubtchev (Bulgarian football player)
• Petar Kralj (actor from Yugoslavia)
• Petar Lakov (Bulgarian footballer)
• Petar Nadoveza (Croatian football coach)
• Petar Popangelow (Bulgarian skier)
• Petar Radev (Bulgarian ice hockey player)
• Petar Schekow (Bulgarian football player)
• Petar Skansi (basketball player from Croatia)
• Petar Slabakow (Bulgarian actor)
• Petar Smajic (Croatian painter)
• Petar Spasic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Petar Tomic (Croatian footballer)
• Petar Vasiljevic (Yugoslav footballer)
• Petar Zanev (Bulgarian football player)