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Linus: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
لائنس
Λίνος
What Linus means
The meaning of Linus (لائنس) is disputed: the sources do not settle it. It is used as a Christian boy’s name. The details are below.
Linus at a glance
- Meaning
- Meaning disputed
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- ly-nus
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- L · ل
Origin and history of Linus
Meaning disputed
A Greek mythological name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked with linon, flax. Linus of 2 Timothy 4:21 is counted as the second bishop of Rome.
Base wordGreek Linos
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Linus
- Say it
- ly-nus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Linus
- Urdu
- لائنس
- Original script
- Λίνος
Sibling names for Linus
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Linus.
Names like Linus
- Lambertلیمبرٹbright land; famous in the landBoyGermanic
- Lawrenceلارنسof Laurentum; crowned with laurelBoyLatin
- LazarusلعزرGod has helpedBoyHebrew
- Leoلیوa lionBoyLatin
- Leonardلیونارڈstrong as a lionBoyGermanic
- Leopoldلیوپولڈbold for the peopleBoyGermanic
- Leviلیویjoined; attachedBoyHebrew
- Liamلیامresolute protector; will-helmetBoyCeltic
- Lionelلائنلlittle lionBoyLatin
- Lloydلوئیڈgrey; grey-hairedBoyCeltic
Questions about the name Linus
What does the name Linus mean?
We found no entry for Linus in the classical dictionaries we use, so we give no meaning rather than repeat an unsourced one.
Is Linus a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Linus is a boy’s name.
Is Linus a Christian name?
Yes. Linus is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. A Greek mythological name of uncertain origin, sometimes linked with linon, flax. Linus of 2 Timothy 4:21 is counted as the second bishop of Rome.
How do you pronounce Linus?
Say it “ly-nus”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Linus in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Linus is written لائنس. In its original script: Λίνος.
Is the meaning of Linus verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.