Petunia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Petunia is a Latin name that means "flowering plant." These flowers were named after the French word "petune," which means "tobacco," as they resemble tobacco flowers.
Pronunciation
puh-TOO-nee-uh or puh-TUNE-ee-uh
pə-TOON-yə
Popularity
Petunia is not a common name and is ranked #3776 in popularity in the United States.

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Petunia Name meanings & History

Petunia is a Latin name that means "flowering plant." These flowers were named after the French word "petune," which means "tobacco," as they resemble tobacco flowers. From the name of the flower, derived ultimately from a Tupi (South American) word. Petunia is mostly used as a baby girl name.

Zodiac Sign of Petunia: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Petunia:

P: Passive,Pensive,Partnership,Particular,Political

E: Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enliven

T: Truth,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Tireless,Tacky,Talkative

U: Utopia,Undermining,Understanding,Unity,Universality

N: Nice,Nitpicking,Nervous,Neurosis,Nagging,Neat,Nutrition

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

A: Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious

Petunia is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Petunia (Female)

Usage: Native American

Meanings: (Native American) flower.

Other Forms: Petuniah, Petunya, Petunyah


3.) Petunia (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) flower; perky

Other Forms: Pet, Petune


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