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Linus

US/ˈlaɪ.nəs/

Linus proper noun: a male given name from Latin.

Proper noun (1)

Linus

  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 Lucy. Then, when I was unexpectedly expecting again, […]
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Proper noun (2)

Linus

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

Linus meaning in Vietnamese

Linus in Vietnamese

male given name
Linô

Forms of Linus

alternative formLinos
alternative formLinum
alternative formLinon

Origin of Linus

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

Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos)

Words formed from Linus

  • Linian

Phrases with Linus

Words that rhyme with Linus

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Questions about Linus

What does Linus mean?
Linus means a male given name from Latin.
What is Linus in Vietnamese?
Linus in Vietnamese is Linô. See Linus meaning in Vietnamese.
What part of speech is Linus?
Linus is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Linus?
Linus is pronounced /ˈlaɪ.nəs/ (US).

Words near Linus in the dictionary

  1. Lintz
  2. Lintz Green
  3. Lintzes
  4. Linum
  5. linuron
  6. Linus
  7. Linus blanket
  8. Linus blankets
  9. Linus' Law
  10. Linus's Law
  11. linustatin

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