Linus

Male Name

German Pronunciation

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Predominant Age Group in Germany

Typically born after 1990

Origin and Meaning

1) Latin form of Greek Λινος (Linos) of uncertain origin and meaning. Maybe it is taken from the refrain of a lament sung at harvest in Argos / Greece: oi lann, ai lenn = 'woe betide us'

2) Short form of names ending on -linus

3) Male form of Lina

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