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The name Klaus-Peter is a compound name consisting of the elements Klaus and Peter. Its meaning can be interpreted as 'the victorious rock'.
What does the name Klaus-Peter mean?
Klaus-Peter is composed of the names Klaus and Peter. The meaningful translation is 'the victorious rock'. Klaus is a German short form of the name Nikolaus, which is a variant of the Greek first name Nikolaos. The name is interpreted as 'the victory of the people' and derives from the Ancient Greek terms níkē (νίκη) for 'victory' and laós (λαός) for 'people', 'war people', or 'army'. Peter, on the other hand, is a variant of Petrus, derived from Petros (Πέτρος). Literally, it means 'the rock' or 'the stone', which traces back to the Ancient Greek word pétrā (πέτρᾱ) and pétros (πέτρος). Sometimes the name is also written as Clauspeter or Claus-Peter.
Where does the name Klaus-Peter come from?
The origin of the name Klaus-Peter is both Ancient Aramaic and Ancient Greek and means 'the victorious rock'.
How do you pronounce Klaus-Peter?
The pronunciation of Klaus-Peter is 'Klaus-Pe-ter' [klaʊs ˈpeːtɐ]. The dynamic beginning with -au- combines with a second unit that contains a long E sound, conveying openness and clarity. The hard -t in Peter creates a precise separation before the -er gently fades away. Klaus-Peter feels tradition-conscious and stable – clearly structured and with a Northern German sobriety.
When is the name day of Klaus-Peter?
The name day for Klaus-Peter is celebrated on June 29 and December 6.
Popularity
Klaus-Peter is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th among the most common male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Klaus-Peter was given as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. The global popularity and frequency of Klaus-Peter is reflected in its recent rankings in the name charts of various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
KaPe / Klausel / Klausen
Famous people
- Klaus-Peter Kohl (boxing promoter)
- Klaus-Peter Siegloch (journalist)
- Klaus-Peter Thaler (former professional cyclist)
- Klaus-Peter Thiele (German actor)
Frequently asked questions about the name Klaus-Peter
What is the origin of the name Klaus-Peter?
The name Klaus-Peter has its roots in both Ancient Aramaic and Ancient Greek and means 'the victorious rock'.
What does the name Klaus-Peter mean?
Klaus-Peter is composed of the names Klaus, which means 'the victory of the people', and Peter, which means 'the stone' or 'the rock'.
How popular is the name Klaus-Peter?
Klaus-Peter is a traditional name in Germany, whose popularity has fluctuated over the years but is still relatively uncommon.