Indian name meaning
Peter
♂ BoyPe·ter · 2 syllables
A rock; a stone
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Caring, responsible and warm — a natural carer drawn to family and harmony.
| P | e | t | e | r |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
8 + 5 + 4 + 5 + 2 = 24, then 2 + 4 = 6. So Peter carries the name number 6.
About the name Peter
Peter is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A rock; a stone.”
Spoken aloud it is Pe·ter — 2 syllables. Peter is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Peter mean?
Peter means “A rock; a stone.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Peter a boy or a girl name?
Peter is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Peter?
Peter is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Peter?
Peter has 2 syllables and is said as Pe·ter.
What is the numerology number of the name Peter?
In the Chaldean system, Peter has the name number 6, “The Nurturer.”
Is Peter a common name in India?
Peter does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Peter?
For a sister to Peter, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Agnes, Catherine, Christina or Eleanor all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Peter?
Sylvester, Veer, Ranveer or Rajveer share Peter's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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