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Boy's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 3 June

Linus

Linus is a masculine name of Greek origin, renowned from classical mythology as well as early Christian tradition. Its Latinized form has become well established across numerous European languages. It has a distinctive, intellectual appeal and is straightforward to pronounce.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Linus
Slovak:
Linus
Czech:
Linus
Hungarian:
Polish:
Linus
German:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A Greek name derived from the word for flax, also associated with an ancient lament song.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Linus je latinizovanou podobou starogréckeho mena Linos (Λίνος). Najčastejšie sa odvodzuje od gréckeho apelatíva linon (λίνον) s významom „ľan“; meno sa zároveň spája s mytologickým spevákom Linom a so starogréckym žalospevom linos.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Linus vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

LINUS

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

9 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
3 June
Slovak Extended Calendar
23 September
Austrian Calendar
26 November
Švédsko

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Linus
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Linusa
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Linusovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Linusa
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Linus
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Linusovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Linusom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LinoLinuskoLinko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Linus
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Linus! Lino! Linusko!

Notable figures named Linus

26

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Linus Torvalds
US
born 1969Notable Figure

Finnish software engineer (born 1969)

Linus Carl Pauling
US
1901 – 1994Historical Figure

American scientist (1901–1994)

Linus
10 – 79Historical Figure

2nd Pope of the Catholic Church

Linus Roache
GB
born 1964Notable Figure

English actor

Linus Gerdemann
DE
born 1982Notable Figure

road bicycle racer

Linus Sebastian
CA
born 1986Notable Figure

Canadian YouTuber

Linus Wahlqvist
SE
born 1996Notable Figure

Swedish association football player

Linus Omark
SE
born 1987Notable Figure

Swedish ice hockey player

Test how Linus sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Linus Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

70 / 100Balanced
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:L.S.without dots:LS
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  • Say the full name aloud; some transitions may need clearer articulation.

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