Petr

The name Petr is the Czech variant of Peter and means 'the rock'. Outside of the Czech Republic, this first name is rather uncommon.

What does the name Petr mean?

Petr, the Czech form of Peter, carries the meaning 'the rock'. Outside of the Czech Republic, the name is relatively uncommon. Internationally known personalities with this name include former Czech national goalkeepers Petr Čech and Petr Kouba. Other Slavic variants of Peter are Petar (South Slavic), Petre (Romanian, Georgian), Piotr (Polish), Pjotr (Russian), and Petro (Ukrainian).

Where does the name Petr come from?

The first name Petr, as the Czech form of Peter, is derived from the Latin and biblical name Petrus, which in turn goes back to the ancient Greek word pétros, meaning 'rock, stone'. The ancient Greek term consists of petros = rock, stone. It belongs to the Slavic and Czech language group.

How do you pronounce Petr?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Petr: The name is monosyllabic and compact. It is pronounced as [pɛtr̩] or 'Pe-tr' [pɛtʁ] and begins with a clear P sound. The rolled or guttural R provides a distinctive finish. Due to the dense consonant structure, Petr conveys a precise, powerful impression – factual, direct, and strong in character.

When is the name day of Petr?

The name day of Petr is celebrated on June 29 and December 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Petr is a common first name and currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular names for boys. Its best ranking was achieved in 1940 at 211th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 4,991st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,330th.

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Famous people

• Petr Cajanek (ice hockey player from the Czech Republic)
• Petr Cech (footballer)
• Petr Dragoun (Czech footballer)
• Petr Garabik (Czech biathlete)
• Petr Glaser (Czech footballer)
• Petr Havelka (ice hockey player from the Czech Republic)
• Petr Herel (artist from Australia)
• Petr Janda (Czech architect)
• Petr Javorek (Czech footballer)
• Petr Jira (ice hockey player from the Czech Republic)
• Petr Kralert (Czech tennis player)
• Petr Krivanek (footballer from the Czech Republic)
• Petr Kroutil (actor from the Czech Republic)
• Petr Machacek (Czech ice hockey player)
• Petr Maslej (Czech footballer)
• Petr Mrazek (Czech ice hockey player)
• Petr Puncochar (Czech ice hockey player)
• Petr Sabach (Czech writer)
• Petr Sailer (Czech ice hockey player)
• Petr Samec (Czech football coach)