Petar

📖 About Petar

Petar is the South Slavic form of Peter, derived from the Greek Petros meaning rock or stone — the name given by Jesus to the apostle Simon. It is the most common form of the name in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia, and North Macedonia. The name carries deep Christian heritage through Saint Peter, the first pope, and has been borne by numerous South Slavic rulers and historical figures, including several kings of Croatia and Serbia. It remains one of the most enduring and widely used masculine names across the Balkans.