Petar: Name day
Name day
Petar's name day is celebrated on February 21 and June 2, June 4, and June 29 in Croatia, and on June 29 in Bulgaria.
Name background
Petar is a strong and classic masculine name with Slavic origins, derived from the Greek name Peter, meaning "rock" or "stone." While not as common as Peter, it's recognized and used in the United States, particularly within communities of Eastern European descent. The name carries a solid, reliable, and somewhat traditional feel. Its sound is robust and grounded, evoking a sense of steadfastness and resilience. Overall, Petar in the USA suggests a masculine identity with a deep historical and cultural resonance.
Name Day List: Petar
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Croatia | 21 | February | Petar, Damir, Eleonora |
| Croatia | 2 | June | Marcelin, Petar, Bl. Sadok, Eugen |
| Croatia | 4 | June | Kvirin Sisacki, Petar, Predrag |
 Bulgaria | 29 | June | Apostol, Kamen, Pavel, Pavlin, Pavlina, Pejo, Penka, Pencho, Petrana, Petar, Petya, Petzo, Petar, Petya, Pavel, Pavlina, Polina, Kamen, Asen, Asya, Desislava, Krym, Rumen, Rumyana, Chavdar, Asen, Asya, Desislava, Krum |
| Croatia | 29 | June | Petar, Pavao, Krešimir |
Name Day List - similar names (Petar)