Peeter is a masculine given name, a

cognate In historical linguistics, cognates or lexical cognates are sets of words that have been inherited in direct descent from an etymological ancestor in a common parent language. Because language change can have radical effects on both the s ...

of the name

Peter Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a su ...

. It exists in Estonian, Flemish and Dutch languages. The Flemish/Dutch name may also be written as Pieter and occasionally translated as Peter. Notable people with the given name include:

Estonian

Peeter All Peeter All (c. 1829–1898) was an Estonian fisherman, farmer, ship captain, shipowner, rescuer of mariners in distress, and salvage diver. He is best known for his multifaceted maritime career and contributions to the Estonian maritime industry. ...

(1829–1898), Estonian fisherman, ship captain, ship owner and salvage diver * Peeter Allik (1966–2019), Estonian surrealist artist *

Peeter Baranin Peeter Baranin (or Pjotr Baranin; 31 January 1882, Kolkja – 11 April 1966, Tallinn) was an Estonian politician. Baranin studied at Tartu Reaalkool. He was a firefighter. He was also the mayor of Mustvee and the chairman of the gentry board. ...

(1882–1966), Estonian politician * Peeter Ernits (born 1953), Estonian zoologist, journalist and politician *

Peeter Helme Peeter Helme (born 6 September 1978 in Tallinn) is an Estonian writer, journalist, and literary critic. Since 2014, he has been the literature editor for Vikerraadio. In 2020 he was convicted of attempted sexual enticement of minor. He is the ...

(born 1978), Estonian writer * Peeter Hoppe (born on 1960), Estonian Brigadier General *

Peeter Jakobi Peeter Jakobi (15 October 1940 — 21 September 2014) was an Estonian actor. Jakobi was born in Tallinn. In 1968 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory's Performing Arts Department. From 1973 until 2008, he was an actor at the Rakvere T ...

(1940–2014), Estonian actor * Peeter Jakobson (1854–1899), Estonian writer *

Peeter Jalakas Peeter Jalakas (born 5 January 1961 in Tallinn) is an Estonian theatre director, producer, playwright and restaurateur. In 1987, he established Estonia's first independent theatre company: VAT Theatre. In 1989 he established the theatre group Ru ...

(born 1961), Estonian theatre director, producer, playwright and restaurateur * Peeter Järvelaid (born 1957), Estonian legal scholar and historian * Peeter Kaldur (born 1954), Estonian Lutheran clergyman *

Peeter Kard Peeter Kard (born Peeter Šmakov; 2 July 1940 in Tallinn – 4 April 2006 in Pärnu) was an Estonian actor and theatre director. In 1962 he graduated from Tallinnfilm's educational studio. Since 1963 he worked at Endla Theatre. Filmography * 19 ...

(1940–2006), Estonian actor *

Peeter Karu Peeter Karu (21 September 1909 – 14 April 1942) was an Estonian sport shooter. He was born in Võisiku Rural Municipality, Viljandi County. He began his shooting career in 1937. He won three medals at 1939 ISSF World Shooting Championships ...

(1909–1942), Estonian sport shooter * Peeter Kõpp (1888–1960), Estonian agronomist, politician and professor *

Peeter Kreitzberg Peeter Kreitzberg (14 December 1948 – 3 November 2011) was an Estonian politician, member of parliament and a member of the Social Democratic Party. Kreitzberg served as the Estonian Minister of Culture and Education from April to November 199 ...

(1948–2011), Estonian politician *

Peeter Kümmel Peeter Kümmel (born 11 April 1982 in Tartu) is an Estonian cross-country skier who has competed since 2001. Kümmel competed at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2006–07, 2007–08 Tour de Ski, the 2007, 2009 and 2011 FIS Nordic Worl ...

(born 1982), Estonian cross-country skier and Olympic competitor * Peeter Lamp (born 1944), Estonian tennis player and coach *

Peeter Laurits Peeter Laurits (born in 1962 in Tallinn) is an Estonian artist and photographer. Since the 1990s he has exhibited his works at numerous exhibitions. His works are strongly related to photography. He has been a founder of several artistical co ...

(born 1962), Estonian artist and photographer *

Peeter Laurson Peeter Laurson (born 4 February 1971 in Tartu) is an Estonian chemist, economist and politician. He was a member of XII Riigikogu. He has been a member of party Isamaa Isamaa () is a Christian democratic and national conservative political ...

(born 1971), Estonian chemist, economist and politician *

Peeter Lepp Peeter Lepp (born 1 July 1943) is an Estonian politician. From 1993 to 2002, he was a member of the Estonian Coalition Party. After its dissolution, he joined the Estonian Reform Party. He was a member of the Tallinn town council from 1996 to 1 ...

(born 1943), Estonian politician *

Peeter Lilje Peeter Lilje (13 October 1950, Valga – 28 October 1993, Oulu) was an Estonian conductor for the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra (ERSO) and Estonian National Opera. In 1974, Lilje graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory (now Esto ...

(1950–1993), Estonian conductor *

Peeter Luksep Peeter Luksep (29 January 1955 – 8 September 2015) was a Swedish politician of Estonian descent, most notable for being a member of the Swedish Parliament for the Moderate Party from 1991 to 1994. Luksep was born in Hammarby and began his studi ...

(1955–2015), Swedish politician *

Peeter Malvet Peeter-Ernst Malvet (born Peeter Ernst Mahlstein; 3 April 1907 – 9 September 1978) was an Estonian military soldier, jurist and politician. He was a member of VI Riigikogu, being Secretary of the Chamber of Deputies. Peeter-Ernst Malvet was born ...

(1907–1978), Estonian military soldier, jurist and politician *

Peeter Mardna Peeter Mardna (born on 24 October 1938 Tallinn) is an Estonian rower, coach, sport personnel and physician. In 1966 he graduated from Tartu State University's department of medicine. In 1969 he won Moscow Regatta (two-boat discipline). From 19 ...

(born 1938), Estonian rower, coach and physician *

Peeter Mudist Peeter Mudist (19 April 1942, Tallinn – 6 December 2013) was an Estonian painter, sculptor, and print-maker whose works have received multiple awards. He was also a member of the Estonian Artists' Union. Early life Born in 1942, in Tallinn, ...

(1942–2013) Estonian painter, sculptor and print-maker *

Peeter Mürk Peeter Mürk (22 December 1911 – 29 November 1974) was an Estonian weightlifter. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1936 Summer Olympics, placing 11th. Peeter Mürk was born Valga to Peeter Hendrik and Anna Mürk (née Hi ...

(1911–1974), Estonian weightlifter *

Peeter Nelis Peeter Nelis (born 26 December 1953) is an Estonian fencer and coach. He was born in Haapsalu. His father was prominent fencer Endel Nelis. In 1977 he graduated from Tartu University's Institute of Physical Education. He started his fencing exerc ...

(born 1953), Estonian fencer and coach *

Peeter Oja Peeter Oja (born 2 July 1960 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor, singer, comedian and media personality. In 1986 he graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory Stage Art Department. 1986-1989 he worked at Vanemuine Theatre. 1992-1994 he worked at ...

(born 1960), Estonian actor, singer, comedian and media personality *

Peeter Olesk Peeter Olesk may refer to: * Peeter Olesk (politician) (1953–2021), Estonian literary scholar and politician * Peeter Olesk (sport shooter) (born 1993), Estonian sport shooter {{hndis, Olesk, Peeter ...

(1953–2021), Estonian literary scholar and politician *

(born 1993), Estonian sport shooter * Peeter Päkk (born 1957), Estonian sports shooter * Peeter Pedaja (1931–1985), Estonian-Australian refugee, sculptor and adventurer *

Peeter Pere Peeter Pere (born 15 June 1957 in Tartu) is a notable Estonian architect and artist. From 1975 Peeter Pere studied at the National Art Institute of the Estonian SSR (today's Estonian Academy of Arts) in the department of architecture. He gradu ...

(born 1957), Estonian architect and artist *

Peeter Põld Peeter Siegfried Nikolaus Põld (12 July 1878 Puru, Estonia, Puru, Wierland County – 1 September 1930) was an Estonian pedagogy, pedagogy specialist, school director, and politician (member of the Estonian People's Party), and the first Es ...

(1878–1930), Estonian pedagogic scientist, school director and politician * Peeter Rahnel (born 1957), Estonian politician *

Peeter Rebane Peeter Rebane (born 24 April 1973) is an Estonian film director, Film producer, producer and entrepreneur. Education He studied at Oxford University and graduated from Harvard University ''cum laude'' majoring in economics, psychology and visual ...

(born 1973), Estonian film director, producer and entrepreneur * Peeter Saan (born 1959), Estonian conductor and military officer * Peeter Sauter (born 1962), Estonian author and actor *

Peeter Simm Peeter Simm (born 24 February 1953 in Kiviõli) is an Estonian film director. In 1976 he graduated from the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK). Selected filmography *''Ideaalmaastik'' (1980) *''Fed up!'' (2005) *''On the Other Si ...

(born 1953), Estonian film director * Peeter Süda (1883–1920), Estonian organist, composer and collector of Estonian folksongs *

Peeter Tali Peeter Tali (born 6 August 1964 in Pärnu) is an Estonian military officer and journalist. Biography In 1990s he was a member of the Congress of Estonia. 1993-1994 he was the chief editor of news agency ETA. 1994-1995 he was the chief editor o ...

(born 1964), Estonian military officer and journalist *

Peeter Tarvas Peeter Tarvas (until 1940 Treumann; 6 January 1916, in Kuressaare – 23 March 1987, in Tallinn) was an Estonian architect and professor.Eesti kunsti ja arhitektuuri biograafiline leksikon (EKABL). Tallinn: Eesti Entsüklopeediakirjastus, 1996. Pa ...

(1916–1987), Estonian architect and professor *

Peeter Tammearu Peeter Tammearu (born 31 July 1964 in Pärnu) is an Estonian actor. In 1986 he graduated from the performing arts department of the Tallinn State Conservatory. 2003–2009 he was the director of Ugala Theater. Since 2014 he is an actor and dir ...

(born 1964), Estonian actor and theatre director * Peeter Tooming (1939–1997), Estonian photographer, documentary film director and journalist *

Peeter Torop Peeter Torop (born November 28, 1950, in Tallinn, Estonia) is an Estonian semiotician. Following Roman Jakobson, he expanded the scope of the semiotic study of translation to include intratextual, intertextual, and extratextual translation and str ...

(born 1950), Estonian semiotician and scientist * Peeter Tulviste (1945–2017), Estonian psychologist, educator and politician * Peeter Turnau (born 1994), Estonian fencer *

Peeter Urbla Peeter Urbla (born 2 June 1945 in Türi) is an Estonian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In 1969, he graduated from the University of Tartu in art history. In 1977, he finished a two-year program for screenwriters and directors in Mosco ...

(born 1945), Estonian film director, producer and screenwriter *

Peeter Vähi Peeter Vähi (born 18 May 1955, Tartu) is a classical Estonian composer. Vähi's work ''Relaxatio'', written in 1992 and inspired by Asian intonal elements of Tibetan canticles, is a noted electronic work of psychotherapeutic music.Mark Rais. '' ...

(born 1955), Estonian composer *

Peeter Volkonski Prince Peeter Volkonski (born 12 September 1954 in Tallinn) is an Estonian rock-musician, composer, actor, and theatre director. Biography He became famous with the punk band Propeller, founded in 1978. In 2015 Volkonski was Free Party's can ...

(born 1954), Estonian actor, rock-musician and composer *

Peeter Volmer Jaan-Peeter Volmer (12 February 1940 Tartu – 7 November 2002 Pärnu) son of Leonid Volmer and Terese Adele Mugasto) was an Estonian singer (baritone) and actor. From 1958 until 1962, he studied medicine at Tartu State University. From 1964 unti ...

(1940–2002), Estonian singer and actor * Peeter Võsa (born 1967), Estonian journalist, television presenter and politician *

Peeter Võsu Peeter Võsu (born 9 March 1958, in Tallinn) is international Secretary of the Estonian Christian Democratic Party, chairman of Estonian Christian Television, chairman of the Estonian branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, a ...

(born 1958), Estonian politician

Flemish / Dutch

* Peeter Gijsels (1621–1690), Flemish Baroque painter * Peeter Sion *

Peeter Baltens Peeter Baltens, Pieter Balten or Pieter Custodis (c. 1527 in Antwerp – 1584 in Antwerp), was a Flanders, Flemish Renaissance painter, draughtsman, engraver and publisher. Baltens was also active as an art dealer and poet. He was known for ...

* Peeter Symons *

Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen or Gasparo Pedro Verbruggen (baptized on 11 April 1664 in Antwerp – buried on 14 March 1730 in Antwerp) was a Flemish still life painter who is principally known for his decorative still lifes with flowers and fruit. H ...

* Peeter Cornet * Jan Peeter Verdussen * Peeter van Bredael *

Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Elder Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Elder (Antwerp, 1635 – Antwerp, 16 April 1681) was a Flemish painter of flowers and garland paintings.Peter Franchoys Peter, Peeter or Pieter Franchoys or Francois (1606 in Mechelen – 1654 in Mechelen) was a Flemish Baroque painter, who is mainly known for his portraits and religious paintings. Life He studied painting with his father, Lucas Franchoys the El ...

* Pieter Snyers * Jan Peeter van Bredael the Elder *

Pieter Boel Pieter Boel or Peeter Boel (baptized on 10 October 1622 – 3 September 1674) was a Flemish painter, printmaker and tapestry designer. He specialised in lavish still lifes and animal paintings. He moved to Paris, where he worked in the gobelin f ...

* Peeter van Loon * Pieter Verdussen * Pieter Meert * Peeter van Aelst (disambiguation) *

Pieter Verbrugghen I Pieter Verbrugghen I (alternative spellings: ''Pieter Verbruggen I'', ''Peter van der Brugghen I'', ''Pieter van der Brugghen I'', ''Peter Verbrugghen I'', ''Peeter Verbrugghen I'') (1615, Antwerp – 1686, Antwerp) was a Flemish people, Flemish s ...

* Pieter van Bloemen *

Peter Snayers Peter Snayers or Pieter Snayers (1592–1667) was a Flemish painter known for his panoramic battle scenes, depictions of cavalry skirmishes, attacks on villages, coaches and convoys and hunting scenes. (p. 241-243, v.1; plate 92, v.2)Hans V ...

Jan Pieter van Bredael the Younger Jan Pieter van Bredael the Younger or Jan Peeter van Bredael the Younger (27 July 1683 – 1735) was a Flemish painter known for his cavalry battle scenes and landscapes with genre art, genre scenes of village festivals and fairs. Scion of an imp ...

* Peter Frans Casteels * Pieter Stalpaert *

Jan Pieter Brueghel Jan Pieter Brueghel or Jan Peeter Brueghel (29 August 1628 (baptised) – between 1664 and 1684) was a Flemish painter who specialised in flower still lifes and garland paintings. A scion of the famous Brueghel family of painters, he trained ...

* Pieter Jan Snyers * Peter Vanden Gheyn (disambiguation) *

Peter I Vanden Gheyn Peter Vanden Gheyn ( or ; 1500–1561) was a bell-founder of the Spanish Netherlands (now Belgium). Life Peter was the son of Willem van den Ghein, who established himself as a bellfounder at Mechelen in 1506. Peter followed his father into th ...

* Pieter van Aelst (17th century) * Peter IV Vanden Gheyn * Pieter Bout *

Pieter Scheemaeckers Pieter Scheemaeckers, Pieter Scheemackers, Pieter Scheemaeckers I or Pieter Scheemaeckers the Elder (alternative spellings and form of first name: Peter, Peeter and Petrus) (1640, Antwerp – 1714, Antwerp) was a Flemish people, Flemish scu ...

Pieter van Aelst (disambiguation) Peter van Aelst, Peeter van Aelst or Pieter van Aelst is the name of a number of artists including: * Pieter Coecke van Aelst, a Flemish painter of the 16th century *Peeter van Aelst, a 17th-century Dutch still life painter referred to by Cornelis ...

* Peter Danckerts de Rij *

Petrus Phalesius the Elder Petrus may refer to: People * Petrus (given name) * Petrus (surname) * Petrus Borel, pen name of Joseph-Pierre Borel d'Hauterive (1809–1859), French Romantic writer * Petrus Brovka, pen name of Pyotr Ustinovich Brovka (1905–1980), Soviet Belar ...

Pieter Meulener Pieter Meulener or Peter Meulenaer (Antwerp, baptised 18 February 1602 – Antwerp, 27 November 1654), Antwerp), was one of the leading Flemish painters of battle scenes in the mid-17th century. He also painted landscapes with genre scenes.

* Pieter Faes * Pieter Hardimé * Pieter van der Borcht (III) *

Pieter Stevens II Pieter Stevens II or Peter Stevens II (ca. 1567 in Mechelen – after 1626 in Prague) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman known for his landscapes. He left Flanders to work for the court of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, Emperor Rudolf II ...

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