Girl name
Lina name meaning
“date palm”
Lina is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic līnah, meaning “date palm,” a term found in the Quran. Lina also serves as a short form of European names such as Angelina or Carolina. Those European sources give the name meanings different from “date palm.”
What does Lina mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Lina
One source is Arabic līnah, a term for a date palm found in the Quran. Lina also shortens European names such as Angelina or Carolina, with different meanings.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Lina in Islam and the Quran
Lina does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (لينة) does, for example in QS Al-Hasyr [59]: 5.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Lina
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Lina as a first name
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Lina Aqila
Interpretation
An image of a date palm symbolizing intelligence and sound judgment.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Aqila: intelligent, capable of sound judgment
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Interpretation
An image of a beautiful date palm, radiant and shining brightly.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Zahra: radiant and luminous
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
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Lina Nadiah
Interpretation
An image of a date palm covered in soft, gentle dew.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Nadiah: tender, dewy
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Interpretation
An image of the first date palm bringing companionship and calm.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Awaliyah: initial or first
- Inas: familiar companionship that brings comfort
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Interpretation
May she be like a date palm, caring and friendly in companionship.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Inayah: attention, care, concern
- Anisya: friendly, pleasant as a companion
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Interpretation
An image of a date palm symbolizing purity, clarity, and affection.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Sopiyah: pure and clear
- Rahmania: associated with compassion
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Lina Ruwaida
Interpretation
An image of a date palm growing slowly with beautiful gentleness.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Ruwaida: slowly and gently
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Interpretation
May she become a joyful female leader, symbolized by a date palm.Meaning of each word
- Lina: date palm
- Amira: princess, female leader
- Farhana: full of joy, rejoicing
Lina as a middle name
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Interpretation
An image of a date palm symbolizing honor and the highest goodness.Meaning of each word
- Saripah: noble, possessing honor
- Lina: date palm
- Husna: best; most beautiful
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Interpretation
An image of a date palm shining brightly within the vast world.Meaning of each word
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
- Lina: date palm
- Jihan: world, universe
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Interpretation
An image of a date palm and rose in the light of purity.Meaning of each word
- Nurfitri: light of innate purity
- Lina: date palm
- Wardatul: a rose flower
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Interpretation
May she be a female leader guiding goodness, symbolized by a date palm.Meaning of each word
- Hidayanti: guidance toward goodness
- Lina: date palm
- Zaimah: female leader
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May she be intelligent and happy, with a date palm as her emblem.Meaning of each word
- Aqila: intelligent, capable of sound judgment
- Lina: date palm
- Saidah: happy, fortunate
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Interpretation
An image of a date palm garden symbolizing intelligence and mental sharpness.Meaning of each word
- Fatonah: intelligence, mental acuity
- Lina: date palm
- Raudatul: a garden or meadow
Lina as a last name
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Mufidah Lina
Interpretation
May she be useful and bring benefit like a date palm.Meaning of each word
- Mufidah: useful and providing benefit
- Lina: date palm
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Rahmasari Lina
Interpretation
An image of a date palm representing the essence of affection.Meaning of each word
- Rahmasari: essence of compassion
- Lina: date palm
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Rizka Lina
Interpretation
An image of a date palm as provision and a gift sustaining life.Meaning of each word
- Rizka: sustenance, provision for life
- Lina: date palm
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Izzah Lina
Interpretation
May she possess dignity and strength, symbolized by a date palm.Meaning of each word
- Izzah: dignity, might, and honor
- Lina: date palm
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Kamila Lina
Interpretation
An image of a whole date palm symbolizing completeness and perfection.Meaning of each word
- Kamila: whole, complete, perfect
- Lina: date palm
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Nurlita Lina
Interpretation
An image of a date palm appearing beautiful in shining light.Meaning of each word
- Nurlita: light
- Lina: date palm
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How to pronounce Lina
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /lina/ |
| Arabic script | لينة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦶꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮤᮔ |
Is Lina a girl’s name?
Yes, Lina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Lina ranks #81 among girl names in our data sample (80 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lina
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Lina
- Lina Budiarti · b. 1952
- Lina Marpaung · b. 1953
- Lina Marlina · b. 1993
- Lina Sylvia
- Apt. Hj. Lina Ariani · b. 1974
- Apt. Lina Aliyani Mardiana · b. 1973
- H.R. Lina Suparlina
- Lina
- Lina
- Lina Adlina · b. 1991
- Lina Adriani
- Lina Agustina · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Lina
What is the meaning of Lina?
Lina means date palm. One source is Arabic līnah, a term for a date palm found in the Quran. Lina also shortens European names such as Angelina or Carolina, with different meanings.
Is Lina a girl’s name?
Yes, Lina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lina?
Lina is of Arabic and European origin.
Is the name Lina in the Quran?
Lina does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (لينة) does, for example in QS Al-Hasyr [59]: 5.
How many syllables does Lina have?
Lina has 2 syllables (Li-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Lina?
Lina ranks #81 among girl names in our data sample (80 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lina?
Some ideas: Lina Aqila; Saripah Lina Husna; Mufidah Lina.
Famous people named Lina?
Notable people named Lina include Lina Budiarti, Lina Marpaung, Lina Marlina.
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