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Name Profile
Petar
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Petar.
Primary meaning
Rock, stone
Pronunciation: peh-tahr
Profile summary
Slavic form of Peter. Borne by St. Peter the Apostle and numerous European kings including Peter the Great of Russia. One of the most common names in Slavic Christianity. The current meaning shown for this name is Rock, stone. The catalog pronunciation is listed as peh-tahr. Petar appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Petar is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Rock, stone.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Petar is grouped as a classic boy name. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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