Petr
/P-EH-T-R/
Rock — the Czech form of Peter, from Greek Petros, the name the apostle received from Christ. Distinctly Czech in dropping the final vowel, Petr instead of Peter, giving the consonant ending typical of the language. A steady, foundational Christian name across Bohemia and Moravia, evoking the firmness of stone.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Petr is a Christian boy name of Czech origin, meaning “Rock — the Czech form of Peter, from Greek Petros, the name the apostle received from Christ. Distinctly Czech in dropping the final vowel, Petr instead of Peter, giving the consonant ending typical of the language. A steady, foundational Christian name across Bohemia and Moravia, evoking the firmness of stone.”.
Petr is a boy's name of Czech origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Rock — the Czech form of Peter, from Greek Petros, the name the apostle received from Christ. Distinctly Czech in dropping the final vowel, Petr instead of Peter, giving the consonant ending typical of the language. A steady, foundational Christian name across Bohemia and Moravia, evoking the firmness of stone." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among Czech, Slovak, European families, Petr carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Petr
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Petr lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Petr's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Petr's saint & feast day →What does Petr's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Petr resonates in either tradition.
Petr's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Petr's full reading →
Does Petr go with your family's names?
Petr breaks into 4 sounds: /P-EH-T-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Petr sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Petr beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Petr — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Petr
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Petr
What does the name Petr mean?
Petr means "Rock — the Czech form of Peter, from Greek Petros, the name the apostle received from Christ. Distinctly Czech in dropping the final vowel, Petr instead of Peter, giving the consonant ending typical of the language. A steady, foundational Christian name across Bohemia and Moravia, evoking the firmness of stone.." It is a boy name of Czech origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Petr a boy or girl name?
Petr is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Petr?
Petr is of Czech origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Czech, Slovak, European families.
Is Petr a Christian name?
Yes. Petr is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Czech origin.
What does Petr mean in Czech?
Petr originates from Czech, where it means "Rock — the Czech form of Peter, from Greek Petros, the name the apostle received from Christ. Distinctly Czech in dropping the final vowel, Petr instead of Peter, giving the consonant ending typical of the language. A steady, foundational Christian name across Bohemia and Moravia, evoking the firmness of stone.."
What are common nicknames for Petr?
Common short forms of Petr include Pepa.
What is the numerology of Petr?
Petr has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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