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Peter comes from the Greek word Petrus, which means 'rock.' The original name given Peter was the Aramaic 'Cephas' which meants rock but it was translated into the Greek in scripture. Our Lord changed Simon's name to Peter - the rock upon which he would build his church.
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What is the origin of the name Peter?
Peter is Greek.
What is the meaning of the name Peter?
Peter means "a rock."
What is an old fashioned male name?
The first couple of things that come to my mind when you say "old fashioned" are names like John, Peter, and Phillip. That's just me.
What nationality did the name Kuzma come from?
The name Kuzma is a Slovenian name.
What country does the name Estelle come from?
the name Estelle is a French name .
Where did the name Peter come from?
Peter comes from the Greek "petrus," which means rock.
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There was no film by the name "Hatching Peter" to ever come out.
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Simon is Hebrew in origin. Several people in the Bible have the name Simon, including Saint Peter.
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What is the birth name of Peter Senerchia?
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