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Peter

PEE-tah

Peter (PEE-tah)

Meaning of the name Peter

Containing the element petros meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. The name was given to one of the apostles to symbolize the solid foundation upon which the Church would be built. Famous Peter's include singer Peter Andre, comedian Peter Kay, footballer Peter Crouch and Peter Parker aka Spiderman.

Origin of the name Peter

Greek

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