Linus
Found 4 entry about "Linus"
Λίνος(Ancient Greek)
LEE-nuws(German)
LEE-nuys(Swedish)
LIE-nəs(English)
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
Linus is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Simple name
- a Strange name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
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.
2.) Linus (Male)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: (Greek) flaxen haired.
Other Forms: Linas, Linis, Liniss, Linous, Linux, Lynis, Lyniss, Lynus