Пётр
Pjotr[pʲɵtr]masculine
The English name Peter is translated into Russian as Пётр (Pjotr). Wiktionary also lists Пи́тер (Píter).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Пётр | Pjotr | [pʲɵtr] (narrow) | masculine |
| Пи́тер | Píter | masculine, transliteration |
The name is used as a masculine given name. The form Пи́тер also functions as a colloquial shorthand for the city of Saint Petersburg.
Which one should you use?
Пётр is the standard name, while Пи́тер is a transliteration often used to refer to the city of Saint Petersburg in a colloquial way.
How do you pronounce it?
Pjotr
Did you know?
- The name Пётр shares an ancient root with the English word 'rock', as both trace back to the Greek word for a stone or rock.
- In traditional Russian naming customs, a person named Пётр might be called Петенька to express extreme tenderness or endearment.
- The name Пётр is closely tied to the image of the 'Tsar Reformer' because of Peter the Great, who radically changed Russian dress and customs to match Western Europe.
Examples in context
- Пётр и Лех из Польши.Peter and Lech come from Poland.This sentence uses Пётр to identify two people from Poland.Tatoeba #5321198 by marafon, translation #11590810 by sundown
- Пётр открыл мне глаза.Peter has opened my eyes.This sentence uses Пётр to describe an action related to opening eyes.Tatoeba #11514403 by marafon, translation #11513913 by sundown
- Пётр – мой лучший друг.Peter is my best friend.This sentence uses Пётр to identify a best friend.Tatoeba #7895566 by marafon, translation #2707028 by DiePain
- Здравствуйте, Пётр Иванович! Как ваше здоровье?Hello, Pyotr Ivanovich! How are you doing?
- Петя, встретимся в кафе?Petya, shall we meet at the café?
- Петюша, помоги мне, пожалуйста!Petyusha, can you please help me?
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Example conversation
Anastasia is asking Alexander about his new colleague.
- Александр AleksandrТы знаешь нашего нового коллегу?Ty znayesh' nashego novogo kollegu?Do you know our new colleague?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, его зовут Пётр.Da, yego zavut Pyotr.Yes, his name is Pyotr.
- Александр AleksandrПётр очень вежливый человек.Pyotr ochen' vezhlivyy chelovek.Pyotr is a very polite person.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ с ним уже познакомилась.Ya s nim uzhe poznakomilas'.I have already met him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peter” translations and entries Пётр, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Пётр, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
