"Peta" meaning in English

See Peta in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /piː.tə/
Etymology: A rare feminine form of Peter. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Peter}} Peter Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Peta
  1. (chiefly UK, Australia) A female given name from Ancient Greek. Tags: Australia, UK Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Peta-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): Australian English, British English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 84 16
  2. Alternative letter-case form of PETA Tags: alt-of Alternative form of: PETA Related terms: Petra
    Sense id: en-Peta-en-name-LKFw4nMY

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