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Peter

पीटर

Rock or stone

Peter is a name of Greek origin, derived from 'Petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. It is highly significant in Christianity as it was the name given by Jesus to the Apostle Simon, symbolizing him as the rock upon which the church would be built.

BoyGreekKanya · VirgoHastaPythagorean no. 1 · The Leader2 syllables
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Peter in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiपीटर
Bengaliপীটর
Punjabiਪੀਟਰ
Gujaratiપીટર
Odiaପୀଟର
Teluguపీటర
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Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.

Kanya rashi · Virgo — element Earth, ruled by Mercury. Common naming sounds include Pa, Pi, Pu, Sha, Na and Tha.

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Last reviewed 3 Aug 2026

  • GeneralAI provenance assessment

    AI evidence (gemini-3.6-flash, confidence 0.95): Classic Christian name of Greek origin (Petros) meaning rock.

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