Boy name
Pieter name meaning
“stone, rock”
Pieter is a masculine Dutch name meaning stone or rock. It is the Dutch form of Peter, which comes from the Greek name Petros, meaning stone. Its connection with Peter also forms part of its naming history, including its association with the apostle Peter.
What does Pieter mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Pieter
The Dutch form of Peter, from Greek Petros, ‘stone’. It is associated with the apostle Peter.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Pieter
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pieter, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Pieter as a first name
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Pieter Antonio
Interpretation
A picture of someone from the Antonius family, firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
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Interpretation
May Yahweh raise him with a brilliant promise firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Pieter Yordan
Interpretation
A picture of firm rock amid water that flows downward.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Yordan: that which flows down
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Pieter Gian
Interpretation
May the grace God gives become a foundation firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Gian: God is gracious
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Pieter Angelo
Interpretation
May he become a messenger with the firmness of solid rock.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Pieter Yeremia
Interpretation
May Yahweh raise him with firmness resembling that of solid rock.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Pieter Jeremy
Interpretation
May God raise him with firmness resembling that of solid rock.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Jeremy: God will exalt
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Pieter Frederikus
Interpretation
May he become a ruler bringing peace, firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
Pieter as a middle name
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Interpretation
May God add gifts that become a foundation firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Nathan: he has given
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Interpretation
May his knightly courage stand firm as rock and bold as a lion.Meaning of each word
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Interpretation
A picture of a catcher and healer with firmness like rock.Meaning of each word
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Jason: healer, one who heals
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Interpretation
May praise to God become a crown of honor firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Yehuda: praise to God
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Interpretation
May this gift from God receive strength from God firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
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Interpretation
A picture of someone from Laurentum with a brilliant promise firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Gilbert: bright pledge
- Pieter: stone, rock
- Laurence: from Laurentum
Pieter as a last name
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Angelo Pieter
Interpretation
May he become a messenger with firmness resembling solid rock.Meaning of each word
- Angelo: angel, messenger
- Pieter: stone, rock
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Stevano Pieter
Interpretation
May his crown of victory possess firmness resembling solid rock.Meaning of each word
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Pieter: stone, rock
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Interpretation
May God's generosity accompany his courage, which stands firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Pieter: stone, rock
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Juan Pieter
Interpretation
May the love God bestows become a foundation firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Pieter: stone, rock
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Axel Pieter
Interpretation
May a father's peace become a foundation as firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Axel: father is peace
- Pieter: stone, rock
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Leonardo Pieter
Interpretation
May he be brave as a lion and firm as rock.Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Pieter: stone, rock
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How to pronounce Pieter
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦶꦲꦺꦠꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮤᮈᮒᮨᮁ |
Is Pieter a boy’s name?
Yes, Pieter is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Pieter ranks #625 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pieter
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Pieter
- Pieter Rumaropen · b. 1983
- Pieter C Zulkifli · b. 1967
- Pieter Wattimena · b. 1950
- C. Pieter
- Pieter · b. 1972
- Pieter · b. 1960
- Pieter Daniel Benggolo
- Pieter K. Sawong
- Pieter Kakisina · b. 1970
- Pieter Kondjol · b. 1970
- Pieter Laga · b. 1964
- Pieter Neke Dhey
FAQ about the name Pieter
What is the meaning of Pieter?
Pieter means stone, rock. The Dutch form of Peter, from Greek Petros, ‘stone’. It is associated with the apostle Peter.
Is Pieter a boy’s name?
Yes, Pieter is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pieter?
Pieter is of European and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Pieter have?
Pieter has 3 syllables (Pi-e-ter) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Pieter?
Pieter ranks #625 among boy names in our data sample (32 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pieter?
Some ideas: Pieter Antonio; Joey Pieter Nathan; Angelo Pieter.
Famous people named Pieter?
Notable people named Pieter include Pieter Rumaropen, Pieter C Zulkifli, Pieter Wattimena.
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