masculine Linus

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Origin:
greek
Name Root:
Línos
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Greek “línos (λῖνος),” meaning “flax, linen, linen fabric, net.” In Greek mythology, Linus refers to the musical son of Oeagrus, nominally Apollo, and the Muse Calliope. As Apollo’s son and a Muse, either Calliope or Terpsichore, he is considered the inventor of melody and rhythm. Linus taught music to his brother Orpheus and then to Heracles. Pope Linus († 76) was, according to several early sources, the second Bishop of Rome and is listed by the Roman Catholic church as the second pope. However, this position is thought by historians to have not represented the unique role it later acquired. Linus van Pelt is a character in Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts. The best friend of Charlie Brown, Linus, is also the younger brother of Lucy van Pelt and older brother of Rerun van Pelt.

Usage

ancient Greek (Latinized)
ancient Greek (Latinized)
danish
danish
english
english
german
german
norwegian
norwegian
swedish
swedish

Use in other languages

galician
italian
portuguese
spanish
lithuanian
greek
slovene

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #1347


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #5350

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Numerological Values: #3

Traits associated with the number 3 include advanced social skills and articulation. People with name-number 3 are delightful to speak to and are often successful orators or writers. They have a colorful imagination and enjoy life to the fullest.

Chakra Number: #3
Solar Plexus Chakra "Manipura"

Yellow. The centre of our being - the color of sunshine and the color of the third energy centre - the solar plexus chakra. The main energy of yellow is intellect. Do you like yellow color? Discover what yellow means and how it manifests in your body, mind, heart, and spirit.

Color meaning: Yellow

The color yellow relates to acquired knowledge. It is the color which resonates with the left or logic side of the brain stimulating our mental faculties and creating mental agility and perception. Being the lightest hue of the spectrum, the color psychology of yellow is uplifting and illuminating, offering hope, happiness, cheerfulness and fun. In the meaning of colors, yellow inspires original thought and inquisitiveness. Yellow is creative from a mental aspect, the color of new ideas, helping us to find new ways of doing things. It is the practical thinker, not the dreamer.

Name Songs

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Artist
ulysse et linus
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lisa likes rock 'n' roll
ian hunter

Notable People and Personalities

Linus (pasquale Di Molfetta) (born 1957), Italian Radio Host, And Writer
Linus Gerdemann (born 1982), German Road Cyclist
Linus Hallenius (born 1989), Swedish Footballer
Linus Omark (born 1987), Swedish Ice Hockey Player
Linus Pauling (1901–1994), American Chemist, Peace Activist And Writer
Linus Roache (born 1964), British Actor
Linus Tholse (born 1989), Swedish Volleyball Player
Linus Thörnblad (born 1985), Swedish Athlete
Linus Torvalds (born 1969), Finnish Computer Programmer
Linus Yale, Jr. (1821–1868), American Mechanical Engineer
Linus Yale, Sr. (1797–1858), American Inventor