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Latvian
Etymology
First recorded in 13th century. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), cognate to English Peter.
Proper noun
Pēteris m (2nd declension)
- Peter (Biblical figure)
- a male given name from Ancient Greek
Declension
Declension of Pēteris (2nd declension)
References
- Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
- Population Register of Latvia: There were 10 674 persons named Pēteris in Latvia on May 21st 2010.