Linus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Linus
Linus derives from the Latin name Linus, which comes from the Greek word "linos" (λίνος), meaning "flax" or "linen." The name may also relate to a mournful song or dirge in ancient Greek tradition.
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Etymology
Linus derives from the Latin name Linus, which comes from the Greek word "linos" (λίνος), meaning "flax" or "linen." The name may also relate to a mournful song or dirge in ancient Greek tradition.
The name is primarily used in Christian, Germanic, and Scandinavian cultures, with notable historical significance including Saint Linus, an early Christian pope in the 1st century, and its adoption throughout Northern Europe during the Middle Ages.
Linus currently ranks #1,913 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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