Lina
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Lina
Lina is a diminutive form derived from names ending in "-lina" such as Carolina, Angelina, or Adelina, with roots in Latin and Germanic languages meaning "tender," "delicate," or "noble." The name is used across European, Arabic, and Scandinavian cultures; it gained particular prominence in the 20th century and appears in both Christian and Muslim populations, with notable bearers including Swedish actress Lina Wertmüller and various figures in Arabic-speaking regions.
Cross-referenced with Behind the Name and Wikidata/Wikipedia. AI-assisted, community-reviewable. Suggest an improvement.
Etymology
Lina is a diminutive form derived from names ending in "-lina" such as Carolina, Angelina, or Adelina, with roots in Latin and Germanic languages meaning "tender," "delicate," or "noble." The name is used across European, Arabic, and Scandinavian cultures; it gained particular prominence in the 20th century and appears in both Christian and Muslim populations, with notable bearers including Swedish actress Lina Wertmüller and various figures in Arabic-speaking regions.
Lina currently ranks #572 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
Variants & nicknames
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Arabic, Turkish, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Lithuanian, Swedish, Danish, names that sit beautifully beside LinaSimilar names you might like
Names starting with LMore names starting with L
- Lachlan
- Laia
- Lainey
- Ladislav
- Laila
- Lais
- Ladina
- Laina
- Lacey
- Lailah
- Lacie
- Laith
- Lachlann
- Lainie
- Laetitia
- Laci
- Lahna
- Lajla
🧬 See Lina's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Lina's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Lina your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Lina already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Lina go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Lina
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Liam means "strong-willed warrior" or "protection" and derives from the Irish name Uilliam, which is the Irish form of the…"
"Linnea means "twinflower" and derives from the genus name *Linnaea*, named after Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist and taxonomist who…"
"Luna derives from the Latin word "luna," meaning "moon," and is rooted in Indo-European linguistic origins shared across Romance languages."
"Leon derives from the Latin name "Leo," which comes from the Latin word "leo" meaning "lion," symbolizing strength and courage."
"Leena is derived from the Arabic root word "līn" (لين), meaning "gentle," "soft," or "tender." The name has Sanskrit origins…"
"Lena is a shortened form of Helena, derived from the Greek word "helene" (ἑλένη), meaning "torch" or "bright" or possibly…"
"Luana derives from Hawaiian roots, combining "lu" (peaceful) and "ana" (cave), meaning "peaceful cave" or alternatively from the Romance languages…"
"The given name 'Lino' is derived from the Latin name 'Linus', which means 'flax' or 'linen', and is related to…"
"Lynn derives from the Welsh name Llyn, meaning "lake" or "pool," with roots in the Celtic language family."
"The given name 'Liliana' is derived from the Latin word 'lilium,' meaning 'lily,' and is often associated with purity and…"
"Leni is a diminutive form of Helene or Helena, derived from the Greek root "helios" meaning "sun" or from "hele"…"
"Lenni is a diminutive form of Leonhard or Leonard, derived from the Germanic elements "leon" (lion) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning…"