Peeter is a masculine given name, a

cognate In historical linguistics, cognates or lexical cognates are sets of words in different languages that have been inherited in direct descent from an etymology, etymological ancestor in a proto-language, common parent language. Because language c ...

of the name

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. 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 (1829–1898) was an Estonian fisherman, farmer, ship captain, shipowner, rescuer of mariners in distress, and salvage diver. Early years Peeter All's parents, Ado and Marie, were peasants who lived on Saaremaa's Loona Manor. Saa ...

(1829–1898), Estonian fisherman, ship captain, ship owner and salvage diver *

Peeter Allik Peeter Allik (June 28, 1966 in Põltsamaa – December 31, 2019 in Tartu) was an Estonian artist and Surrealist ( black and white dactyloscopic tendency). He graduated from University of Tartu. In 1997, he became the first laureate of Ado Va ...

(1966–2019), Estonian surrealist artist * Peeter Baranin (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, literary critic. From 2014 he has been the literature editor for Vikerraadio. In 2020 he was convicted of attempted sexual enticement of minor.https://news.err.ee/ ...

(born 1978), Estonian writer *

Peeter Hoppe Peeter Hoppe (born on 1960) is an Estonian military officer, since 2013 Brigadier General.https://web.archive.org/web/20140703030456/https://www.president.ee/et/ametitegevus/kaeskkirjad/8645-2013-02-18-16-50-28/index.html (archived version) From 20 ...

(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 Th ...

(born 1940), Estonian actor * Peeter Jakobson (1854–1899), Estonian writer * Peeter Jalakas (born 1961), Estonian theatre director, producer, playwright and restaurateur *

Peeter Järvelaid Peeter Järvelaid (born 28 November 1957) is an Estonian legal scholar and historian. Järvelaid is a professor in the University of Tallinn. He has developed semiotic and personality-centered research direction, writing hundreds of articles most ...

(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 (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 1995 ...

(1948–2011), Estonian politician *

Peeter Kümmel Peeter Kümmel (born April 11, 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 No ...

(born 1982), Estonian cross-country skier and Olympic competitor *

Peeter Lamp Peeter Lamp (born 9 February 1944) is an Estonian tennis coach and former professional tennis player. Born and raised in Tartu, Lamp was a two-time singles champion at the Estonian Tennis Championships and featured in main draws at the 1971 Frenc ...

(born 1944), Estonian tennis player and coach *

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

(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 part ...

(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 19 ...

(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 Estonia ...

(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 stu ...

(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 bor ...

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

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 H ...

(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 exer ...

(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 (born 1953), Estonian literary scholar and politician * Peeter Olesk (born 1993), Estonian sport shooter * Peeter Päkk (born 1957), Estonian sports shooter *

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

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

Peeter Rahnel Peeter Rahnel (born 23 February 1957 in Abja-Paluoja) is an Estonian politician. He has been member of XIV Riigikogu. In 2011 he graduated from University of Tartu in history speciality. 1994-1996 he was the mayor of Abja-Paluoja. Since 1991 he ...

(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 Lieutenant-Colonel Peeter Saan (born 16 April 1959) is an Estonian conductor and reserve officer of the Estonian Defence Forces. He is also a clarinet and saxophone player, as well as an arranger. Biography Peeter Saan was born in Võru on 16 ...

(born 1959), Estonian conductor and military officer *

Peeter Sauter Peeter Sauter (born March 11, 1962, in Tallinn) is an Estonian author, translator and former actor. Literature In 1980, Sauter enrolled in the Tallinn State Conservatory (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre), studying acting under co ...

(born 1962), Estonian author and actor *

Peeter Simm Peeter Simm (born 24 February 1953 in Kiviõli) is an Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the ...

(born 1953), Estonian film director *

Peeter Süda Peeter Süda ( in Viki, Saare County – 3 August 1920 in Tallinn) was a father of the Estonian organ school, composer and an early collector of Estonian folksongs. He studied at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory from 1902 to 1912. His organ ...

(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. 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 of newspaper ' ...

(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 direc ...

(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 st ...

(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 University of Tartu in art history speciality. In 1977 he finished his two-year courses for screenwriters and directors in ...

(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 (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, and ...

(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 Flemish Renaissance painter, draughtsman, engraver and publisher. Baltens was also active as an art dealer and poet. He was known for his genre ...

Peeter Symons Peeter Symons or Peeter Simons (''fl'' 1629–1636) was a Flemish painter only known for his collaboration with Rubens in 1636 on the commission from the Spanish king Philip IV of Spain to create a series of mythological paintings to decorate ...

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. ...

Peeter Cornet Peeter Cornet (''Pierre, Pietro, Peter, Pieter'') (ca. 1570-80 – 27 March 1633) was a Flemish composer and organist of the early Baroque period. Although few of his compositions survive, he is widely considered one of the best keyboard composers ...

* Jan Peeter Verdussen *

Peeter van Bredael Pieter van Bredael or Peeter van Bredael (1629–1719) was a Flemish painter specializing in market scenes and village feasts set in Italianate landscapes or contemporary, usually, urban environments. Life Pieter van Bredael was born in Antwe ...

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 Eld ...

* 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 gobel ...

* 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 sculptor from the ...

Pieter van Bloemen Pieter van Bloemen, also known as Standaart (bapt. 17 January 1657 – 6 March 1720), first name also spelled Peter or Peeter, was a Flemish painter. He was a gifted landscape and animal painter and was very successful with his compositions depict ...

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 * 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 i ...

* Pieter Jan Snyers * Peter Vanden Gheyn (disambiguation) * Peter I Vanden Gheyn * 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 sculptor who playe ...

* Pieter van Aelst (disambiguation) *

Peter Danckerts de Rij Pieter, Peeter, or Peter Danckerts de Rij, Dankers de Ry, or Peteris Dankersas (1605, in Amsterdam – buried 15 December 1660, Amsterdam). was a Dutch Golden Age painter mostly active in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden. Lif ...

Petrus Phalesius the Elder Peeter van der Phaliesen, Latinised as Petrus Phalesius, French versions of name Pierre Phalèse and Pierre de PhaleysSusan Bain and Henri Vanhulst, "Phalèse Family", ''The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians'', second edition, edited by ...

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 Faes or Peeter Faes (14 July 1750 – 22 December 1814) was a Flemish painter of still lifes of flowers and fruit. He worked in a decorative style close to that of Jan van Huysum.Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), Walter A. Li ...

* Pieter Hardimé *

Pieter van der Borcht (III) Pieter van der Borcht (III) (c. 1589–1662), was a Flemish painter and Drafter, draftsman. He was originally a figure painter but later switched to landscape painting.

* Pieter Stevens II

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