Name meaning
Linus
may mean “flax”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, German, Latin
- Spellings
- Linus · Linos
- Say it
- LY-nus
- Letters
- 5
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Linus comes from the Greek Linos. It is often linked to linon, flax. Linus was the second bishop of Rome after Peter.
Roots
Greek linon (flax) (uncertain).
Where it is used
Linos is the Greek form.
Linus name FAQ
What does the name Linus mean?
Linus may mean “flax”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Greek linon (flax) (uncertain).
Where does the name Linus come from?
Linus is of Greek origin. Today it is used in English, German, Latin families.
How do you pronounce Linus?
Linus is usually pronounced LY-nus.
Is Linus a boy's or a girl's name?
Linus is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Linus?
Related spellings and forms include Linos.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. 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.