Πέτρος
Pétros/ˈpetɾos/masculine
The English name Peter is Πέτρος (Pétros) in Greek. Wiktionary also lists Παναγιώτης (Panagiótis) and Πήτερ (Píter).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Πέτρος | Pétros | /ˈpetɾos/ | masculine |
| Παναγιώτης | Panagiótis | /pa.naˈʝo.tis/ | |
| Πήτερ | Píter | transliteration | |
| Πίτερ | Píter | transliteration |
Πέτρος is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
The forms Πήτερ and Πίτερ are transliterations of the name rather than the native Greek version.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes Πέτρου in the genitive case to show possession (for example, 'Peter's') and changes to Πέτρο in the accusative case when the name is the direct object of a verb.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Pétros.
Did you know?
- When using the name in a vocative sense to call out to someone, Πέτρος becomes Πέτρε.
- The name Πέτρος is derived from the Ancient Greek word for 'stone' or 'rock'.
- In a Greek Orthodox context, the name 'Peter' is deeply tied to the concept of the 'rock' upon which the church is built, making the name feel more foundational than just a label.
Examples in context
- Ο Πέτρος αγαπά την Τζέιν.Peter loves Jane.This sentence is useful for showing the subject of a sentence using Πέτρος.Tatoeba #5463590 by Zeus, translation #34027 by CN
- Ο Πέτρος άνοιξε την πόρτα.Peter opened the door.Tatoeba #5356555 by Zeus, translation #5356397 by cliff900
- Ο Πέτρος ερωτεύτηκε το κορίτσι.Peter fell in love with the girl.Tatoeba #7325411 by amoeba, translation #34887 by CN
- Ο Πέτρος είναι ένας καλός φίλος.Peter is a good friend.
- Το όνομα του είναι Πέτρος.His name is Peter.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kostas and Maria are talking about a mutual friend.
- Κώστας KostasΈχεις δει τον Πέτρο πρόσφατα;Écheis dei ton Pétro prósphata?Have you seen Peter recently?
- Μαρία MariaΌχι, ο Πέτρος είναι στις διακοπές.Óchi, o Pétros einai stis diakopés.No, Peter is on vacation.
- Κώστας KostasΠού πήγε ο Πέτρος φέτος;Poú píge o Pétros phétos?Where did Peter go this year?
- Μαρία MariaΠήγε στην Κρήτη με την οικογένειά του.Píge stin Kríti me tin ikogéneiá tou.He went to Crete with his family.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peter” translations and entries Πέτρος, Παναγιώτης, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Πέτρος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
