Piotr
/P-IH-OW-T-R/
Rock, stone — Piotr (Polish, from Greek Petros via Aramaic Kefa) is the Polish form of Peter, the name Jesus gave Simon when he called him the rock. It was borne by the Jesuit court-preacher Piotr Skarga and remains one of the most enduring Polish masculine names.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Piotr is a Christian boy name of Polish origin, meaning “Rock, stone — Piotr (Polish, from Greek Petros via Aramaic Kefa) is the Polish form of Peter, the name Jesus gave Simon when he called him the rock. It was borne by the Jesuit court-preacher Piotr Skarga and remains one of the most enduring Polish masculine names.”.
Piotr is a boy's name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Rock, stone — Piotr (Polish, from Greek Petros via Aramaic Kefa) is the Polish form of Peter, the name Jesus gave Simon when he called him the rock. It was borne by the Jesuit court-preacher Piotr Skarga and remains one of the most enduring Polish masculine names." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Polish, European families, Piotr 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 Piotr
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. Piotr lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Piotr's saint & feast day →What does Piotr'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 Piotr resonates in either tradition.
Piotr's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Piotr's full reading →
Does Piotr go with your family's names?
Piotr breaks into 5 sounds: /P-IH-OW-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 Piotr 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 Piotr beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Piotr — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Piotr
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Piotr
What does the name Piotr mean?
Piotr means "Rock, stone — Piotr (Polish, from Greek Petros via Aramaic Kefa) is the Polish form of Peter, the name Jesus gave Simon when he called him the rock. It was borne by the Jesuit court-preacher Piotr Skarga and remains one of the most enduring Polish masculine names.." It is a boy name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Piotr a boy or girl name?
Piotr is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Piotr?
Piotr is of Polish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Polish, European families.
Is Piotr a Christian name?
Yes. Piotr is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Polish origin.
What does Piotr mean in Polish?
Piotr originates from Polish, where it means "Rock, stone — Piotr (Polish, from Greek Petros via Aramaic Kefa) is the Polish form of Peter, the name Jesus gave Simon when he called him the rock. It was borne by the Jesuit court-preacher Piotr Skarga and remains one of the most enduring Polish masculine names.."
What are common nicknames for Piotr?
Common short forms of Piotr include Piotrek, Pietro.
What is the numerology of Piotr?
Piotr has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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