Platinum

Platinum Meaning & Origin

About Platinum
The name "Platinum" is derived from the Spanish word "platina," meaning "little silver." It refers to a precious metal that is silvery-white in color and highly valued for its rarity, durability, and resistance to corrosion. Symbolized by the chemical element Pt, platinum is often associated with wealth, luxury, and prestige. It is widely used in jewelry, as well as in various industrial applications, including catalytic converters, electrical contacts, and laboratory equipment.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Platinum are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLTNM
🗽 NYSIIS
PAN
🔊 Soundex
P4030505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AE1 T N AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈplætənəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLTNM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P435

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Platinum in Braille

Here's how to represent Platinum in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Platinum in braille

How to Spell the Name Platinum in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Platinum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Platinum in sign language

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