Name meaning
Lin
may mean “depends on hanzi”
- Origin
- Chinese and English
- Gender
- Unisex, any gender
- Used in
- English
- Say it
- LIN
- Letters
- 3
Likely meaning, sources differ
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In Chinese, Lin depends on hanzi; one common character means forest. In English it is a short form of names such as Linda.
Roots
Meaning depends on hanzi or on the full name.
Lin name FAQ
What does the name Lin mean?
Lin may mean “depends on hanzi”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Meaning depends on hanzi or on the full name.
Where does the name Lin come from?
Lin is of Chinese and English origin. Today it is used in English families.
How do you pronounce Lin?
Lin is usually pronounced LIN.
Is Lin a boy's or a girl's name?
Lin is unisex, any gender.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, Wiktionary-EN. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.