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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.
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Petula Clark 

English singer, actress, and composer whose career has spanned seven decades born on November 15, 1932 in Surrey, England. Had many hits in the 1960's, most notably "Downtown", and "I Know a Place". Released many records throughout her career. Been singing since the age of nine. Hasn't done much lately. Still appears in concerts occasionally, usually in England. Her music can be heard in many movies, TV shows, and commercials.
"And, now, here's Petula Clark to sing "Downtown".
Petula Clark by howdyyall April 6, 2009
1. Flower.
2. Very popular.
3. Musically and/or academically talented.
1. That flower is a Petula.
2. Wow, I want to be as popular as them! I want to be Petula!
3. You are accepted in our school, you are really Petula.
Petula by anonymous0293 August 22, 2011
1. n. A beauty of great proportions.
2. n. Everyone's favorite.
3. n. Adorable, sweet.
4. n. A true love of dogs.
"She is the spitting image of petunia."
"Petunia shines in my heart!"
Petunia by Miss Liv Ashlyn March 18, 2009

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The disease that you will get at SMU during the first month of a semester. Some believe the disease comes from people taking pictures with the school mascot, Peruna.
John has the Peruna Plague so he won't be able to go out tonight.

Petunia The Pup 

Petunia the Pup is the dog of the YouTuber by the same name “Petunia the Pup”. They are a small independent content creator created by Brody Reagen who makes a verity of content. The Term Petunia The Pup can also be used as a slang in YouTube Comment Sections.
Petunia The Pup is the funniest YouTuber ever!”
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