A feminine name used most commonly in Latin based languages commonly accepted to mean ‘to seek’ or ‘to go forward’ from interpretation of the Latin word Petulare. The use of similar names can be traced back to early Tribal or Sanskrit Languages. This perhaps contributes the foreign or exotic ring to the name Petula. The exact origin of the name is a combination of similar syllables all having in common a mystical, desired or sought after quality.

Patala of Sanskrit origin- an underworld kingdom of ageless and shimmering radiance, described as more beautiful even than the heavens or the earth.

Patala in Hindi means Godess Durga the Warrior aspect of the Divine Mother.
Betula of Arabic or Hebrew origin – a pure or virgin girl.

Tulla in Irish - a higher ground or hill
Tula in Tagalog- means speech and song or poem
Tula in early Aztec- meant cultured person or urbanite and then defending warrior to Mesoamerican attackers.

Sound and phonetic analysis of the syllables in the name Petula suggest the emotional meaning of the name to be ‘Wordly and Universal’ with supporting features derived from expansive, ambitious, passionate, serious, and perhaps volatile or unpredictable.

Tagalog word meaning 'small' (in height).

A Filipino/Tagalog word that means "to stop". This word is often used in jeepneys in the Philippines since Jeepney drivers don't stop in the corressponding jeepney stops.

The word is believed to have originated from the spanish word "Para", Meaning "TO" or in the "DIRECTION OF" when referring to a specific place:
SPANISH: Voy para Europa.
ENGLISH: I'm heading to Europe.

"Para" has two meanings:
1) To Stop.
2) As Preposition

From the Tagalog (Filipino) word "bundok" meaning mountain. "Boondocks" became a part of American vocabulary during the American-Philippine War, during which mountainous terrain afforded the Filipinos a position of strategic advantage in fighting for their country's independence. The boondocks served as a Filipino base of resistance while earning a word in everyday American language synonomous with "hinterlands."

etymology: putain noun, french
putain:pute:puta (meaning) whore, bastard etc.
poontang, is now commonly used for going whoring, or getting some ass.
also means pussy
related to pute, similar to puta and putana.
this is the likely origin of the word, and was probably used by french sailors and is definitely the etymology of the Louisiana french population our friend refers to in his own definition.

In reference to the existing definition, and its etymology, a) I remind you that Filipino is not a Language, it is a creole, a pidjin if you like mixed with the main language Tagalog. While the ikaloso(sp?no disrespect intended) dialect may have the word, that does not confirm the etymology at all.language, is constantly being contaminated in a multi-directional way. It is of note that the maritime nations, prominent in the region, Portugal, Spain, France in the south and west pacific all share derivation of the word putain, throw regional and national accents into it and the same word appears, putain, poontang, puta.

a tagalog word referring to very attractive and sexy ladies and gusto mo lang kangkangin........(for the meaning of kangkang search it here in urban dictionary.)

Stupid Showoff.

Bobo: something that is jenke, ghetto,fake. not genuine. foul, shiesty, or generic.

Also Origin, Tagalog (Philippine's national language) meaning, STUPID or DUMB.

Flex: As far as urban slang, the definition is "to show off." Used by many rappers, most notable Ice Cube and the Geto Boys. Originated in the urban community, and has been used for quite some time.