Linus is a ♂ boy’s name.
Linus is a name from Greek mythology. He was the son of Apollo and Urania among others. He was a reputed musician and the music teacher of Hercules. Besides, Linus was a brother of Orpheus.
Linus means “lamentation” or “personification of lamentation” (from ancient Greek “aílinon/αἴλινον” or “aílinos/αἴλινος” = lamentation) and “flax” (from ancient Greek “línon/λῐ́νον”).
The name Linus is ranked #229 overall.
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