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Peter is English for the original Greek Petruswhich means rock.

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The name Peter means "rock" or "stone" in Greek. It symbolizes strength, stability, and foundational qualities, reflecting St. Peter's role as a rock on which the Christian church was built according to biblical tradition.

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