Lina
Lina is a Muslim girl name meaning “A tender young palm tree”.
| Meaning | A tender young palm tree |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | لينة |
| Pronunciation | LEE-nah |
| Arabic root | ل ي ن (l-y-n) — to be soft |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Lina
Lina (līna) is an Arabic word explained by the commentators as a kind of palm tree, and linked to softness through its root. It is a popular girls' name in Morocco, Algeria, Egypt and the Levant. The same spelling exists in European languages as a short form of names like Carolina, which is unrelated.
Is Lina a Muslim name?
Yes. Lina is an Arabic name, and the word līna appears in the Quran.
Is Lina in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (līna) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).
Where is the name Lina used?
Popular across North Africa, Egypt and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Lina
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Lina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lina mean?
Lina means 'A tender young palm tree'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Lina a Muslim name?
Yes. Lina is an Arabic name, and the word līna appears in the Quran.
How do you write Lina in Arabic?
Lina is written لينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Lina?
Lina is pronounced LEE-nah.
Is Lina mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Whatever you cut down of palm trees (līna) or left standing on their trunks, it was by permission of God' (Quran 59:5).