Pēteris

See also: peteris

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded in 13th century. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), cognate to English Peter.

Proper noun

Pēteris m (2nd declension)

  1. Peter (Biblical figure)
  2. a male given name from Ancient Greek

Declension

Declension of Pēteris (2nd declension)
singular plural
nominative Pēteris Pētei
genitive Pētea Pēteu
dative Pēterim Pēteiem
accusative Pēteri Pēteus
instrumental Pēteri Pēteiem
locative Pēterī Pēteos
vocative Pēteri Pētei

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • [1] Population Register of Latvia: There were 10 674 persons named Pēteris in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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