Lina
Lina is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Tender young palm tree”.
| Meaning | Tender young palm tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | لينة |
| Pronunciation | LEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Lina
Lina is an Arabic word that the commentators on the Quran explain as a type of palm tree, and its root connects it with softness. Girls across the Levant, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco often receive it. European languages use the same spelling as a short form of names such as Carolina, but that is a separate name with no link to the Arabic one.
Is Lina a Muslim name?
The word lina appears in the Quran: 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (lina) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
How popular is Lina?
It is popular across North Africa, Egypt and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Lina
- Lina name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Lina baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Lina
Names similar to Lina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lina mean?
Lina means 'Tender young palm tree'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Lina a Muslim name?
The word lina appears in the Quran: 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (lina) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
How do you pronounce Lina?
Lina is pronounced LEE-nah.
Is Lina a boy or girl name?
Lina is usually a girl name.