Petunia

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Petunia Pronunciation

Petunia is pronounced puh-TOON-yuh /pəˈtuː.njə/High

Meaning: The petunia flowerHigh

In 30 seconds: A cheerful flower name from the petunia, the trumpet-shaped garden bloom in every shade of summer.

Origin HighEnglish

MeaningThe petunia flower

U.S. rank (2024)#11863 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Petunia is a botanical name for the bright bedding flower, from French petun, 'tobacco', from the Tupi-Guarani name for the related plant.

Warm and a touch whimsical, Petunia is a rare flower name with a friendly, vintage bounce.

Did you know? The flower's name traces back through French to 'petun', a Tupi-Guarani word for tobacco — the petunia's botanical cousin.

Overall data confidence 86%

Etymonline — petunia — from Tupi petun 'tobacco'

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Dahlia— another bright garden-bloom name

Marigold— a sunny bedding-flower name

Zinnia— a punchy summer-flower name

Poppy— a cheerful, rounded flower name

How do you pronounce Petunia?

Petunia is pronounced puh-TOON-yuh (/pəˈtuː.njə/). Press play above to hear Petunia said aloud.

How do you say Petunia?

Petunia is said puh-TOON-yuh (/pəˈtuː.njə/). Press play above to hear Petunia said aloud.

What does the name Petunia mean?

Petunia is of English origin and means 'the petunia flower'.

Is Petunia a boy or girl name?

Petunia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Petunia?

Petunia is a very rare flower name in the U.S..