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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: {'IPA_russian': '[pʲɵtr]', 'approx_english': 'PYO-tr (approx.)'}

What is the meaning of the name Pyotr ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Pyotr

Pyotr Stolypin Politician · Born 1862 · Russian Empire 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 Actor · Born 1982 · Russia 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.

Celebrity babies named Pyotr

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

Pyotr – Popularity by country

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:

CO
CZ
EE
IL
KZ

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People also ask about Pyotr

Pyotr is predominantly a boy's name.
Pyotr is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'IPA_russian': '[pʲɵtr]', 'approx_english': 'PYO-tr (approx.)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pëtr, Petr, Piotr, Pjotr, Petya and Petro.
Across languages, Pyotr has these equivalents: Peter (English), Pierre (French), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Pietro (Italian), Pieter (Dutch), and 8 more.
Pyotr is a name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Russia. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Russia and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 2 notable people named Pyotr are in our database, including Pyotr Stolypin (Politician), Pyotr Fyodorov (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Pyotr for their child, including Julia Vysotskaya and Andrei Konchalovsky.