Curated name meaning and origin

Peter

Curated linguistic recordboy

Rock or stone

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Peter
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
PEE-ter
Origin
Greek
Languages
Greek, English
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Christian
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
P
Letters / characters
5
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Rock or stone

From Greek Petros, stone

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

PieterPedroPierre

Explicitly related names

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
peter
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
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Transparent calculations

Numerology for Peter

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 1

Compound value: 28

Soul Urge: 1 · Personality: 9

Chaldean

Name number 6

Compound value: 24

Primary interpretation

This pattern highlights care, responsibility, beauty, and the wish to create a dependable home base.

Compound 24: Relationships, loyalty, and practical support from a trusted circle.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 3, 6, 9

Common questions about Peter

What does the name Peter mean?

Rock or stone. From Greek Petros, stone

How is Peter pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is PEE-ter. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Peter?

The record classifies the origin as Greek, with usage in Greek, English.

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