♂ Name Linus – Lamentation & Flax

Q: What does the name Linus mean?

Linus originally means 'song' or 'folk song,' which was sung during sowing and harvest. Later, 'Linos songs' became lamentations mourning the death of Linus. Therefore, Linus means 'lamentation' and he may have been the personification of a dirge. Additionally, Linus means 'flax' or 'linen.'

Origin:	Latin, Greek
Meaning:	lamentation, flax, linen
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Linus is a Latin form of the Greek name Linos and means “lamentation,” “flax,” or “linen.”

Where does the name Linus come from?

The origin of the name Linus lies in Greek mythology, where he is called Linos (Λίνος). He was the son of Apollo and Urania among others. He is said to have been a respected musician and also the music teacher of Hercules. Additionally, Linus is the brother of Orpheus.

What does the name Linus mean?

Linus originally means “song” or “folk song,” which was sung during sowing and harvest. Later, “Linos songs” became lamentations mourning the death of Linus. Therefore, Linus means “lamentation” and he may have been the personification of a dirge. Additionally, Linus means “flax” or “linen.”

Word composition

Ancient Greek “αἴλινος” (aílinos) = song of lament, dirge, lamentation
Ancient Greek “λῐ́νον” (lĭ́non) = flax
Ancient Greek “λινός” (linós) = linen

Pronunciation of Linus

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Variants

Lynus

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Popularity of the name Linus

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