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Petal
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How to Pronounce Petal
Pronounced PET-ul /ΛpΙt.Ιl/High
Meaning: A petal of a flowerHigh
In 30 seconds: A tender word-name meaning simply 'petal', the soft, colorful leaf of a flower.
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MeaningA petal of a flower
U.S. rank (2018)#15208 β Rising
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)β 30
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Petal is an English word-name from the soft, colorful part of a bloom, from Greek petalon, 'a leaf'. It belongs to the playful end of the flower-name family.
Used affectionately in Britain, Petal is sweet, light and unmistakably floral.
Did you know? The word traces to Greek 'petalon', meaning a leaf β fittingly, a petal is a flower's delicate leaf.
Overall data confidence 85%
Etymonline β petal β Greek 'leaf'
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Petal mean?
Petal is of Greek origin and means 'a flower petal'.
How do you pronounce Petal?
It's said PET-ul /ΛpΙt.Ιl/.
Is Petal a boy or girl name?
Petal is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Petal?
Petal is a very rare, endearing flower name in the U.S..