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Piotr

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Origin of the name Peter:

From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Greek Petros, names derived from petra (a rock) and petros (a stone). The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Peter is considered to have been the first pope and cofounder of the Christian Church with Paul.

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Piotr is the Polish version of Peter. It is a very popular name in Poland, yet probably much more rare in the US.

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This is my brother's name. He is one of the most amazing, intelligent, caring, interesting and fun people that I know.

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Pole

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Piotr Rasputin, the secret identity of the superhero Colossus in the Marvel Comics

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