Linus
Meaning of Linus
Originating from Greek mythology, the name Linus has a rich history and is associated with several notable figures. In Greek mythology, Linus was a musician and poet who taught music to Hercules. The name itself means "flax" or "flaxen-haired" in Greek. Linus is a male name that is pronounced as LY-nus (/ˈlaɪnus/) in both American English and British English. Variations of the name include Linas. In the United States, Linus has been moderately popular over the years, with varying levels of occurrence and rank. It reached its peak in 2017 with 166 occurrences and a rank of 1141. The popularity of the name has seen fluctuations since then but remains an attractive choice for parents seeking a unique yet timeless name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LY-nus (/ˈlaɪnus/)
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Notable People Named Linus
| Linus Benedict Torvalds is a Finnish-American software engineer known for creating the Linux kernel and the Git version control system. |
| Linus Ullmark is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender known for his outstanding performance with the Boston Bruins in the 2022-23 NHL season. |
| Linus Gabriel Sebastian is a Canadian YouTuber famous for his technology-focused channels, including Linus Tech Tips, which has over 15 million subscribers. |
| Linus Cheung Wing Lam, JP has held various high-ranking positions in the telecommunications and aviation industries, including chairman of Asia Television and CEO of Hong Kong Telecom. |
| Linus William Roache is a British actor known for his roles in Law & Order and Vikings. |
| Rolf Linus Wahlqvist Egnell is a Swedish professional footballer known for playing as a right-back for Pogoń Szczecin and the Sweden national team. |
| Linus Sandin is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). |
| Linus Wahlgren - Linus Carl Henrik Wahlgren is a Swedish actor from a family of actors and singers, known for his appearances in his sister Pernilla Wahlgren's TV series Wahlgrens värld. |
| Linus Lindström is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing with Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Hockey League, and was drafted by the Calgary Flames in 2016. |
| Linus Johansson is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for Färjestad BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). |
