Pēteris

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See also: peteris

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 13th century. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), cognate to English Peter.

Proper noun

Pēteris m (2nd declension)

  1. Peter (Biblical figure)
  2. a male given name from Ancient Greek.

Declension

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • [1] Population Register of Latvia: There were 10 674 persons named Pēteris in Latvia on May 21st 2010.