What does Peridot mean?
Peridot means “A gem”. It is a girl name of Arabic origin, listed under the Islamic faith in our collection.
In Urdu the meaning is given as پردوٹ.
Translated forms of the name: پیریڈوٹ.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Arabic – see more Arabic names.
- Gender: Girl – browse girl names.
- Faith: Islamic
- Popularity: ranked #2202 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Peridot has 7 letters and 3 syllables, made of 3 vowels and 4 consonants (7 different letters). Its sound is best described as: crisp consonant ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Peridot with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
6Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): P=16 + E=5 + R=18 + I=9 + D=4 + O=15 + T=20 = 87. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 8 + 7 = 15. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 5 = 6. Result: 6.
Favorite colour
IndigoThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Peridot has lucky number 6, so the colour is Indigo.
Star sign
CancerOnly the first letter counts (P). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Peridot
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Peridot. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Peridot
Partner names that match Peridot by origin, faith, length and sound (Boy names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Peridot + Mustafa = Periafa · Peridot + Hussain = Periain · Peridot + Ibrahim = Perihim · Peridot + Muhammad = Perimmad
Sibling names for Peridot
Names that sit well next to Peridot: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Peridot
If Peridot is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Peridot mean?
Peridot means “A gem” and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Peridot?
In our collection Peridot is listed as a name of Arabic origin, associated with the Islamic faith.
Is Peridot a boy or a girl name?
Peridot is listed as a girl name.
What is the lucky number for Peridot?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Peridot is 6, with the star sign Cancer. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Peridot?
Peridot has 3 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Peridot?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Peridot include Pe, Per, Peri, Perid, Dot, Pery.