Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Lina

Lina is typically considered a transcription of the Arabic Līna (لينا) which is the name of a type of small, young palm tree (and means “tender, tenderness” in Arabic). Lina (लीना) is also said to come from the Sanskrit meaning “united, absorbed”. Finally, Lina is merely a common short form for any name that ends with the “-lina” suffix (Angelina, Karolina, Melina, Paulina). This short little four-lettered, two-syllable name is actually quite cosmopolitan. Lina is a Top 20 favorite girl’s name in France right now (also high ranking in Belgium and Austria). It’s popular in the Slavic nation of Slovenia, but sees a lot of success in Scandinavian countries as well (the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden).

All About the Baby Name – Lina

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME LINA

The number Nine personality represents the completion or ending of the cycle, and a need for perfection. This is the personality that moves from "self" to a greater understanding and compassion for the human condition and the world order. They want to make the world a better place. Nines are capable of great spiritual and humanitarian achievements. They are courageous and fearless, able to fight great battles on behalf of worthy causes. These personalities will not tolerate injustice. They are compassionate people with a strong sensitivity to others. They are able to both educate and inspire. Friendships and relationships are the lifeblood to the Nine, and they place a high value on love and affection. Nines are often exceptionally gifted artistically, and they have a keen imagination and enterprising mind.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME LINA

The pretty and minimalistic Lina has held positions on America’s Top 1000 list of popular baby girl names since at least the 19th century. The name was neither unpopular nor unfamiliar. It entered the 20th century sort of in the middle of the pack. Lina would lose her luster by the 1940s and pretty much take a hiatus from usage for about 60 consecutive years. Only recently did the name resurface in 2002, but it remains a rarely used name. It’s interesting to see just how popular Lina is in so many European nations, yet it’s barely on anyone’s radar in America. Perhaps it’s just the over-abundance of simple two-syllable “L” names currently in rotation for little girls: Lana, Laney, Lara, Layla, Lena, Lia, Lila, Lily, Lisa, Lola, Lucy and Luna. Lina can certainly get lost and forgotten in all that noise. We say go with Paulina, Angelina or Melina and use plain Lina as a pet form.

Quick Facts

ON LINA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

Arabic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

862

PRONUNCIATION:

LEE-na

SIMPLE MEANING:

Tenderness

Characteristics

OF LINA

Multi-talented

Intuitive

Oneness

Idealistic

Philanthropy

Independent

Perfection

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Lina

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME LINA

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME LINA

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Popular Songs

ON LINA

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Famous People

NAMED LINA

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Children of Famous People

NAMED LINA

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME LINA

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