Priit is an
Estonian masculine
given name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...
,
cognate to English
Fred
Fred may refer to:
People
* Fred (name), including a list of people and characters with the name
Mononym
* Fred (cartoonist) (1931–2013), pen name of Fred Othon Aristidès, French
* Fred (footballer, born 1949) (1949–2022), Frederico Rod ...
or
Frederick Frederick may refer to:
People
* Frederick (given name), the name
Nobility
Anhalt-Harzgerode
*Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Harzgerode (1613–1670)
Austria
* Frederick I, Duke of Austria (Babenberg), Duke of Austria from 1195 to 1198
* Frederick ...
and to German
Friedrich.
People named Priit include:
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Priit Aavik
Priit Aavik (born 7 November 1994) is an Estonian swimmer. He represent Saaremaa at the Island Games
The Island Games (currently known as the NatWest International Island Games for sponsorship reasons) are biennial international multi-sport ...
(born 1994), swimmer
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Priit Aimla (born 1941), writer, poet, humorist and politician
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Priit Herodes
Priit Herodes (born 14 January 1948) is an Estonian heraldist.
From 2000 to 2006, Herodes was the chairman of the Estonian Heritage Society and is currently a member of their board.
He has designed numerous hues and flags, including the emblems ...
(born 1948), heraldist
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Priit Kasesalu
Priit Kasesalu (born 10 April 1972) is an Estonian programmer and software developer best known for his participation in the development of Kazaa, Skype and, most recently, Joost. He currently works for Ambient Sound Investments and lives i ...
(born 1972), programmer and software developer
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Priit Kolbre (1956–2006), diplomat
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Priit Kolsar (born 1976; better known as Cool D), rapper
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Priit Loog (born 1984), actor
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Priit Narusk (born 1977), cross-country skier
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Priit Pallum (born 1964), diplomat
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Priit Pärn
Priit Pärn (born 26 August 1946 in Tallinn) is an Estonian cartoonist and animation director whose films have enjoyed success among critics as well as the public at various film festivals.
Pärn formerly worked as a plant ecologist; his car ...
(born 1946), cartoonist and animation director
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Priit Pedajas (born 1954), actor and theatre director
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Priit Pikamäe
Priit Pikamäe (born 22 November 1973) is an Estonian lawyer who has been the President of the Supreme Court of Estonia in 2013-2019 and now serves as an Advocate-General of the European Court of Justice.
Early life and education
Priit Pikamä ...
(born 1973), lawyer and President of the Supreme Court of Estonia
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Priit Pius
Priit Pius (born 4 February 1989) is an Estonian stage, television, and film actor whose career began in the 2010s.
Early life and education
Priit Pius was born in Tallinn to Jüri and Nelli Pius (''née'' Paap). His twin brother is actor Märt ...
(born 1989), actor
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Priit Pullerits (born 1965), journalist
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Priit Salumäe, cyclist
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Priit Sibul (born 1977), politician
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Priit Suit (1881–1942), politician
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Priit Suve (1901–1942), lawyer and politician
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Priit Tasane (born 1964), rower
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Priit Tender (born 1971), animated film director
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Priit Tomson
Priit Tomson (November 3, 1942, Tallinn, 193 cm) is a retired Estonian professional basketball player, who competed for the Soviet Union.
He is the only Estonian basketball player who has won two gold medals at the World Championsh ...
(born 1942), basketball player
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Priit Toobal (born 1983), politician
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Priit Vesilind (born 1943), writer and photojournalist
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Priit Viks (born 1982), biathlete
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Priit Vilba (born 1953), politician and businessman
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Priit Võigemast
Priit Võigemast (born 18 April 1980) is an Estonian film, television and stage actor. Between 2002 and 2007 he has performed in the Ugala, Tallinna Linnateater and other theatres. He is probably best known for the role of Henn Ahas in the 2002 ...
(born 1980), actor
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Priit Volmer (born 1978), opera singer
References
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Estonian masculine given names