Piotr

Piotr is a Polish masculine given name. It is the Polish form of Peter, itself derived from the Greek Petros, meaning “rock” or “stone.” The name shares its origin with Peter in English, Pierre in French, Pedro in Spanish, and Pietro in Italian. In Christian tradition, Saint Peter, one of Jesus’s apostles and a foundational figure in the church, helped popularize the name in Europe during the Middle Ages.

In Poland, Piotr has long been common and remains widely used today. It is typically given at birth, with diminutives such as Piotrek, Piotruś, and Piotrus; affectionate forms are common in families and among friends. The pronunciation in Polish is roughly PYOTR, with a rolled r.

Notable people named Piotr include Piotr Zieliński, a Polish international footballer; Piotr Żyła, a Polish ski jumper; and Piotr Fronczewski, a renowned Polish actor. The name is also found in Polish literature, science, and culture, reflecting its enduring popularity in Poland and among Polish communities abroad.

Related given names in other languages include Peter, Pierre, Pedro, and Pietro, which share the same etymological origin.