Lina
Lina is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “Tender palm tree”, pronounced LEE-nah. It ranked #572 in the United States in 2025, given to 527 babies, and peaked at #221 in 1880. Common nicknames: Lin, Nini.
How popular is Lina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Lina mean, and where does it come from?
Lina is at least three names. In Arabic it means a young palm tree, and by extension something tender and supple — the word appears in the Quran. In Europe it is the short form of Carolina, Angelina, Evelina and a dozen other -lina names, used independently in Germany, Sweden and Lithuania. In Chinese it transcribes a common given name. The result is a two-syllable name that belongs to almost every alphabet and needs no adjustment to cross between them, which is rarer than it sounds.
How is Lina used around the world?
Lina is used in 7 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Lina?
Famous People Named Lina
- Lina Bo Bardi — Italian-Brazilian modernist architect
- Lina Wertmüller — Italian film director, the first woman nominated for the directing Oscar
- Lina Khan — American legal scholar and former chair of the Federal Trade Commission
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Lina mean?
Lina is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning "Tender palm tree." Lina is at least three names. In Arabic it means a young palm tree, and by extension something tender and supple — the word appears in the Quran.
How do you pronounce Lina?
Lina is pronounced LEE-nah. Common variations include Leena, Lena, Liina.
Is Lina a girl name?
Yes, Lina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Lin, Nini.