Lin
/lihn/ Hebrew Female
Meaning & Origin
Lin is a Hebrew name meaning "Fine jade; forest". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan. Multiple possible origins: Chinese (various characters with meanings like jade, beautiful jade, forest); Irish (anglicized form of O'Lynn); Scandinavian (short form of names containing 'lin', meaning lake).
Quick Facts
Language Hebrew
Gender Female
Phonetic lihn
IPA lɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as lihn. Keep the original Hebrew phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Lin
- · Lin-Manuel Miranda - Composer/Actor
- · Maya Lin - Architect
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