Lino

The first name Lino is an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of Linus. It is also frequently used as a short form for names ending in '-lino', such as Angelino. In its function as a variant of Linus, the name carries the meaning 'the lamenter' or 'the lament'.

What does the name Lino mean?

The name Lino, which is widespread in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, is derived from Linus and is also used as a short form for names ending in '-lino', particularly Angelino. In its variant form, Lino means 'the lamenter' or 'the lament'. The origin of the name lies in the Ancient Greek Linos, the son of Apollo in Greek mythology, and is derived from the Ancient Greek term ailinos (lament, to lament). As a short form of Angelino, which is a diminutive of Angelo or Angel, the meanings 'the messenger' or 'the messenger of God' can be found. Angelino has its roots in the Ancient Greek word ángelos, which means 'messenger', later also 'angel' or 'heavenly spirit'. The name Lino is particularly common in Italy, but it is also frequently encountered in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions as well as in Latin America. In Germany, Lino has gained increasing popularity in recent years and is often given as a boy's name. Famous bearers of this name include the Italian actor Lino Banfi and the Italian-French actor Lino Ventura (1919–1987).

Where does the name Lino come from?

The first name Lino has its roots in Ancient Greek and means among other things 'the lamenter' or 'the messenger'.

How do you pronounce Lino?

The name Lino is two syllables and has a bright sound. It is usually pronounced as 'Li-no' [ˈliːnoː], with the long I sound opening easily and clearly. The soft n flows smoothly into the open final syllable. The rounded vowels convey a friendly overall impression. Lino feels modern and youthful - a name with a sunny aura and gentle dynamics.

When is the name day of Lino?

The name day for Lino is celebrated on September 23rd in honor of Saint Linus, the Bishop of Rome.

Popularity

Lino is one of the sought-after first names in Germany. Currently, it ranks 122nd on the list of the most common male first names. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 4,100 times as a first name, placing it 185th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Lino ranks 210th. The worldwide popularity of the name has been evident in recent years in various countries: In Germany, Lino was 122nd in 2024.

Nicknames & pet names

Geolino / Lenno / Lienchen / Limi / Lingo / Lini / Linny / Linobär / Linola / Linoli / Linosaura / Linosh / Linus / Liny / Linze / Lirgo / Picolino / Pino

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Famous people

• Jorge Lino Romero (Paraguayan football player)
• Lino Banfi (actor from Italy)
• Lino Benech (cyclist)
• Lino Capolicchio (actor from Italy)
• Lino Cason (footballer from Italy)
• Lino Cauzzo (football player from Italy)
• Lino Cervar (coach, Croatian national handball team, world champion and Olympic champion)
• Lino César Oviedo Silva (former Paraguayan general)
• Lino Del Fra (Japanese film director)
• Lino Donoso (Cuban baseball player)
• Lino D´Adamo (football player from Germany)
• Lino Facioli (Brazilian actor)
• Lino Gallardo (Venezuelan musician)
• Lino Grassi (Italian cyclist)
• Lino Grech (Maltese actor)
• Lino Jordan (biathlete from Italy)
• Lino Jose Montes Gongora (Mexican weightlifter)
• Lino Lacedelli (American mountaineer)
• Lino Landolfi (Italian artist)
• Lino Mannocci (Italian artist)