Petula

Petula Meaning & Origin

About Petula
The name "Petula" is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "petulans" which means "impulsive" or "eager." It is a feminine name that conveys a sense of enthusiasm, liveliness, and spontaneity. People with this name are often described as energetic, outgoing, and adventurous, with a natural inclination to explore new experiences and take risks.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Petula are female.

Petula Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PTL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P03040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH0 CH UW1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/petula*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Petula in Braille

Here's how to represent Petula in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Petula in braille

How to Spell the Name Petula in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Petula using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Petula in sign language

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