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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Named after the petunia flower
- Origin
- English/Scottish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- puh-TOO-nyah
Petunia is a name taken straight from the flower of the same name, with roots traced to English and Scottish usage. It's pronounced puh-TOO-nyah (IPA /pəˈtuːnjə/). Parents drawn to nature-inspired, free-spirited, or globally-minded name styles may find it fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Petunia
Meaning: Named after the petunia flower.
Origin: English/Scottish.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Petunia
puh-TOO-nyahIPA /pəˈtuːnjə/
Popularity of Petunia
Petunia does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
Names Like Petunia
These names share Petunia’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Petunia mean?
Named after the petunia flower. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Petunia?
Petunia is pronounced puh-TOO-nyah (IPA: /pəˈtuːnjə/).
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