Names Linus

Linus

Found 4 entry about "Linus"

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

The name Linus means "flax" or "linen." It also has associations with music and peace, thanks to its mythological origins.

Scripts(How to write)

In Greek, the name Linus is written as Λίνος.
Λίνος(Ancient Greek)

Pronunciation

In English, the name Linus is pronounced "LYE-nus."
LEE-nuws(German)
LEE-nuys(Swedish)
LIE-nəs(English)

Popularity

The name Linus is not as popular as other names, but its usage has been increasing in recent years. In the United States, it currently ranks at #944 on the popularity charts.

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Linus Name meanings & History

The name Linus is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "linon," which means "flax." In Greek mythology, Linus was the son of Apollo and played the lyre. According to legend, his music was so beautiful that it could calm even the fiercest animals. The name Linus means "flax" or "linen." It also has associations with music and peace, thanks to its mythological origins. From the Greek name Λίνος (Linos) meaning "flax". In Greek legend he was the son of the god Apollo, who accidentally killed him in a contest. Another son of Apollo by this name was the music teacher of Herakles. The name was also borne by the second pope, serving after Saint Peter in the 1st century. In modern times this was the name of a character in Charles Schulz's comic strip Peanuts. The name Linus is used primarily for baby boys but can also be used for girls in certain cultures. It is a popular name in Sweden, Denmark, and Germany.

Zodiac Sign of Linus: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Linus:

L: Lazy,Lovely,Liaison,Lover,Luscious,Languid,Legal

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

N: Nice,Nervous,Nutrition,Neat,Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking

U: Utopia,Understanding,Undermining,Universality,Unity

S: Sensuality,Success,Status,Security,Sex,Solidity,Social Standing

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Famous People

Famous people named Linus include Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux operating system, and Linus Pauling, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist and peace activist.