Saint peter[note 1] (born shimon bar yonah; 1 bc รขโ‚ฌ ad 64/68), [1] also known as peter the apostle, simon peter, simeon, simon, or cephas, was one of the twelve apostles of jesus and one of the รขโ‚ฌยฆ Discover the biblical meaning of the name peter, exploring its significance, cultural context, and impact on faith and community.