The baby name Pyotr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA_russian': '[pʲɵtr]', 'approx_english': 'PYO-tr (approx.)'}.
Pyotr is Russian in Origin.
The baby name Pyotr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA_russian': '[pʲɵtr]', 'approx_english': 'PYO-tr (approx.)'}.
Pyotr is Russian in Origin.
Pyotr is the standard Russian form of Peter, ultimately from Greek Petros meaning "rock" or "stone." It entered East Slavic naming through Orthodox Christianity and the veneration of the apostle Saint Peter. The name has been widely used in Russia from medieval Rus' through the imperial and Soviet periods, conveying steadiness and reliability. Notable bearers include Tsar Pyotr I "the Great," who westernized Russia, and composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; it also appears in literature (e.g., Pyotr Verkhovensky in Dostoevsky).
Transliterated from Russian as Pyotr or Petr. Related forms across languages include Peter (English), Piotr (Polish), Petr (Czech, Slovak), Petar (South Slavic), Pietro (Italian), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Pierre (French), Petros (Greek), Petru/Petre (Romanian), Peder/Petter (Scandinavian), and Piers/Pierce (English variants). Russian diminutives are Petya, Petenka, and Petka; the feminine counterpart is Petra. The enduring meaning "rock" lends Pyotr a grounded, traditional tone while remaining internationally recognizable via its Peter-family cognates.
| Pyotr Stolypin Pyotr Stolypin was a prominent politician in the Russian Empire, best known for his role as the Prime Minister from 1906 to 1911. He implemented significant agrarian reforms aimed at modernizing the Russian countryside and reducing peasant unrest. Stolypin's efforts to stabilize the empire were cut short when he was assassinated in 1911. | Pyotr Fyodorov Pyotr Fyodorov is a Russian actor best known for his role in the film 'Stalingrad'. He has also appeared in 'The Darkest Hour' and 'Sputnik', showcasing his versatility across different genres. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyotr | Konchalovksy | Julia Vysotskaya | television presenter | ★★★★★ | Andrei Konchalovsky | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZ | 0 | #94 | 1 | 1,452 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| RU | 0 | #191 | 4 | 3,641 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #266 | 24 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #377 | 129 | 12,621 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Pyotr is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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