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
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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.
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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
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slang for a lady's lower love lips
She whipped off her knickers and I got a faceful of her hairy petula
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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".
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