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Boy's nameOrigin: GreekThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

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

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Petr
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A 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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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Petr vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

PETR

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

26 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •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 calendars
22 February
Czech Calendar
29 June
Czech Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa jednoslabične [petr], bez vkladnej samohlásky, na rozdiel od slovenského mena Peter.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 1
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Petr
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Petra
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Petrovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Petra
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Petr!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Petrovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Petrom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
PeťoPeťkoPetríkPetríčekPéťa
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Petr
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Petr! Peťo! Peťko! Petrík!

Notable figures named Petr

17

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Petr Čech
CZ
born 1982Notable Figure

Czech footballer (born 1982)

Petr Fiala
CZ
born 1964Notable Figure

Czech politician and politologist

Petr Nečas
CZ
born 1964Notable Figure

Czech politician, former Prime Minister of the Czech Republic

Petr Bezruč
CZ
1867 – 1958Historical Figure

Czech poet and short story writer (1867–1958)

Petr Brandl
1668 – 1735Historical Figure

Czech painter and portrait painter (1668-1735)

Petr Chelčický
born 1390Historical Figure

15th century Bohemian Christian radical

Petr Vakoč
CZ
born 1992Notable Figure

Czech professional cyclist

Petr Hapka
CZ
1944 – 2014Historical Figure

Czech composer and singer (1944–2014)

Test how Petr sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Petr Smith

1 + 1 = 2 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:P.S.without dots:PS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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