Linus

A male given name from Latin.

Proper noun

  1. A male given name from Latin.
    • Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. - , 2 Timothy 4:21
    • Yes, my children are Peanuts characters. Charlie, seven, and Lucy, five, were given their names without thought or reference to the comic strip. Charlie was named after Bob's grandfather and we both just liked the name...

Origin

From Latin Linus, Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos), of uncertain meaning.

Derived

Linian

Proper noun historical

  1. A town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium.

Origin

Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos)

Forms

Linos Linum Linon