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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.
1. That girl is Petula
Petula by namekeeper May 5, 2013
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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
slang for a lady's lower love lips
She whipped off her knickers and I got a faceful of her hairy petula
petula by sidfelony September 16, 2008
Petula is super nice and sweet , but see looks likes a murder in the hallway, Petula is very sad all the time and she’ll never get a boyfriend , Petula dosen't have many friends and she doesn't like a lot of people and her best friend is AlexiA
Stop being a Petula and come over here
Petula by X_petula_x January 27, 2019

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

Petula'd 

Sharing the music of Petula Clark to those who have never been exposed to the beauty and creativity of her songs and stylizing beyond her 'hits'.
Listen to these incredible tunes from Petula Clark from the past 50 years, once you've listened to them you'll become 'Petula'd' and start searching out all of her recordings.
Petula'd by Frog Mountain March 27, 2009

petslayers 

Some cops are petslayers.
petslayers by jpg3 September 8, 2013