Pjetër

Pjetër is a masculine given name used in Albanian-speaking communities. It is the Albanian form of Peter, borrowed from Latin Petrus, which itself derives from Greek Petros, meaning “rock” or “stone.” The name has been common since the medieval and early modern periods and appears among Catholics and other communities in Albania, Kosovo, and neighboring Albanian-speaking regions.

Historically, Pjetër was widely used in religious and literary contexts, contributing to its prominence in Albanian culture. It remains in use today, continuing to appear in contemporary Albanian society and within the Albanian diaspora.

Notable bearers of the name include Pjetër Budi, a Catholic bishop and writer of the late 16th to early 17th century; Pjetër Bogdani, a prominent Catholic priest and one of the earliest Albanian-language authors; and Pjetër Arapi, a 20th-century Albanian poet and essayist.