Lino
Italian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Lino
The given name 'Lino' is derived from the Latin name 'Linus', which means 'flax' or 'linen', and is related to the Greek word 'λίνον' (linon), referring to the plant.
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Etymology
The given name 'Lino' is derived from the Latin name 'Linus', which means 'flax' or 'linen', and is related to the Greek word 'λίνον' (linon), referring to the plant. The name 'Lino' is used in various cultures, including Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, and has historical significance in Christianity, as Saint Linus was the second bishop of Rome.
Lino currently ranks #2,411 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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