"Lina" meaning in English

See Lina in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Short form of any female name ending in -lina, such as Angelina, Carolina, Evelina. It can also be construed as a rare feminine form of Linus. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lina
  1. A female given name, occasionally used in English. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names
    Sense id: en-Lina-en-name-vIBZ2~vh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 11 entries, Pages with entries
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