Kamen

Kamen is the Bulgarian form of the name Peter and means "the stone."

What does the name Kamen mean?

The name Kamen, used for boys, is the Bulgarian equivalent of Peter. Its meaning is "the stone." Its roots lie in the Old Slavic word *kamy (кам) as well as the Bulgarian kámǎk (ка́мък), which means "stone" or "rock."

Where does the name Kamen come from?

Kamen is a masculine first name with Old Slavic origins and carries the meaning "the stone." The etymology comes from the Old Slavic language, where *kamy (кам) and kámǎk (ка́мък) stand for "stone" and "rock." The languages from which this name originates are Bulgarian and Old Slavic.

How do you pronounce Kamen?

Kamen is pronounced like 'Kah-men.'

When is the name day of Kamen?

The name day for Kamen is celebrated on June 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Kamen is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most popular male first names. Kamen achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 3,479th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it at 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Kami

Famous people

• Kamen (town) (town in the district of Unna)
• Nick Kamen (singer (I promised myself)