Tender, palm tree, or sunlight
Lina is a multicultural name with several distinct roots. In Arabic, it refers to a young palm tree or 'tender,' while in Greek it is often associated with the word for sunlight. It also serves as a traditional diminutive for names ending in -lina, such as Carolina or Adelina, across many European languages.
About 527 girls were named Lina in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Lina — far less common.
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