Petr
Petr is the traditional Czech form of Peter, deeply anchored in biblical history and Christian heritage. Its concise, one-syllable structure sounds confident, direct, and inherently timeless. It represents a sturdy, beloved choice that carries both historical weight and crisp elegance.
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International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name of Greek origin meaning "stone" or "rock", symbolizing firmness and reliability.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Petr je českou podobou mena Peter, ktoré pochádza z gréckeho Pétros (Πέτρος) vo význame „kameň“ alebo „skala“. Grécke meno súvisí so slovom pétra (πέτρα) „skala“ a v kresťanskej tradícii sa rozšírilo najmä prostredníctvom apoštola Petra.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Petr is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
PETR
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling26 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsVyslovuje sa jednoslabične [petr], bez vkladnej samohlásky, na rozdiel od slovenského mena Peter.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Petr
17People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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