Linou
Fact sheet
- Name
- Linou
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Linou is the female form of Lino, a variant of the name Linus, which has its origins in the Greek Linos (Λίνος). In English, the name means 'the linen'.
What does the name Linou mean?
As the female form of Lino, Linou is a derivative of the name Linus, which originates from the Greek Linos (Λίνος). Translated into English, the name means 'the linen'. Its roots lie in the ancient Greek linos or linon (Λίνος) as well as the Latin linum, which refers to 'flax' or 'linen', both in relation to the plant and the fabric. Furthermore, Linou is a Haitian variant of the name Angelina.
Where does the name Linou come from?
The name Linou has ancient Greek origins and means 'the linen'.
How do you pronounce Linou?
Linou is pronounced like 'Li-nu'.
When is the name day of Linou?
The name day of Linou falls on September 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Linou is considered a rather rare name. The name currently ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 2,475. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 40 times, placing it 4,186th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,602nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Lini
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Linou
What is the origin of the name Linou?
Linou has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word 'linos', which means 'linen'. The name is also common in Haitian culture.
What does the name Linou mean?
The name Linou is the female form of Lino and refers to 'the linen', which denotes both the flax plant and the fabric.
How popular is the name Linou?
Linou is a rather rare name and is gaining popularity in certain regions, particularly within Haitian communities.