Петро́
Petrómasculine
The English name Peter can be expressed in Ukrainian as Петро́ (Petró) or Пі́тер.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Петро́ | Petró | masculine |
| Пі́тер | Píter | masculine, transliteration |
The name is a masculine given name used to refer to males.
Which one should you use?
Петро́ is the traditional Slavic version of the name Peter, while Пі́тер is a transliteration of the English name Peter.
How does it change in a sentence?
Петро́ is a masculine noun and will decline according to masculine declension patterns in Ukrainian sentences.
How do you pronounce it?
Petró
Did you know?
- In Ukrainian, the name Петро́ can be shortened to the affectionate form Пе́тя, which is used frequently among close friends and family.
- The name Петро́ shares the same root as the Greek word for 'rock', which is the fundamental meaning behind the name in many European languages.
- In many Ukrainian villages, you might encounter the even more traditional, folk-style version of the name: Петри́ло.
Examples in context
- Мене звати Петро́.Mene zvaty Petró.My name is Petro.
- Це мій брат Петро́.Tse miy brat Petró.This is my brother Petro.
Example conversation
Dmytro and Olena are talking about a mutual friend.
- Дмитро DmytroТи знаєш, де зараз Петро́?Ty znayesh, de zaraz Petro?Do you know where Peter is now?
- Олена OlenaНі, я не бачила його.Ni, ya ne bachyla yoho.No, I haven't seen him.
- Дмитро DmytroТреба зателефонувати Петро́.Treba zatelefonuvaty Petro.We need to call Peter.
- Олена OlenaТак, це гарна ідея.Tak, tse harna ideya.Yes, that is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peter” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
