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Peter - Definition and Overview

Peter is a popular male name.

Meaning

Peter comes from the Greek word petros, meaning rock. Jesus called Simon, one of his disciples, Peter. This new name is explained by the statement of Jesus Christ that Petrus, because of his expression of faith is "the rock on which I will build my church".

Notable Peters

Peter has been the name of a number of famous people, including:

Example Usage of Peter

mrjerome: 1 Peter 3:14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
cuneiformrecord: JerseyBeat.com's El Excentrico/Jonathan Peter Sutcliffe reviews Led Bib: "a free jazz, free funk-rock, avant skronk assault upon the senses"
flyera343: Peter K...big spin in front of spectators....he's goin' again...#cdnrally
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