Petar
Meaning of Petar
Petar is a male name with origins in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Croatia. It is pronounced as PEH-tahr (/pɛˈtar/). Petar is a variation of the popular name Peter, which is also associated with the Polish name Piotr. In the United States, Petar has been given to newborns since at least 1963. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. The name Petar carries a timeless and classic appeal, drawing inspiration from its historical and cultural significance in Eastern European countries.
Pronunciation
Bulgarian,Serbian,Croatian
- Pronunced as PEH-tahr (/pɛˈtar/)
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Notable People Named Petar
| Petar II Petrović-Njegoš, also known as Njegoš, was a prominent Prince-Bishop of Montenegro, renowned for his influential literary and philosophical contributions to Montenegrin and Serbian literature. |
| Petar I Petrović-Njegoš was a revered ruler of the Prince-Bishopric of Montenegro, known for uniting tribes, introducing laws, and preparing the country for modernization. |
| Petar Mišić was a prominent Serbian and Yugoslav general known for his role in the May Coup and his opposition to the Black Hand. |
| Petar IV Zrinski, a member of the Zrinski noble family, was Ban of Croatia and a key figure in the Croatian-Hungarian Magnate conspiracy against the Habsburgs, leading to his execution for high treason. |
| Petar Blagojević was a Serbian peasant associated with an early and well-documented case of vampire hysteria, where he was believed to have become a vampire after his death and killed nine villagers. |
| Petar Bogdan Bakshev, also known as Petar Bogdan, was a prominent archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Bulgaria, a historian, and a key figure in the Bulgarian National Revival, known for restoring the Catholic hierarchy and writing the first Bulgarian history. |
| Petar Topalović was a Serbian general, minister of defence, minister of construction of the Kingdom of Serbia and chief of the Military Academy. |
| Petar Nadoveza was a Croatian professional football player and manager, known as "Pere, splitski Pele" during his time at Hajduk. |
| Petar Bojo is a Bosnian professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder at Igman Konjic. |
| Petar Janjatović is a Serbian author, journalist, and music critic. |
| Petar Aranitović is a Serbian professional basketball player currently playing for Batumi in the Georgian Superliga. |
| Petar Krasimirov Petrov is a Bulgarian footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for FC Rheineck in the Swiss 3. Liga. |
| Petar Stoychev is a Bulgarian swimmer known for his incredible success in long distance marathon swimming, with over 60 wins in individual swimming marathons and 11 consecutive victories at major international open water events. |
| Petar Popović was a Yugoslav poet and Surrealist. |
| Petar Dobrović was a Serbian painter and politician. |
