Linus

Meaning & origin

The male first name Linus has a Greek origin and means "the gentle" or "the friendly". It is also the name of a mythical musician in Greek mythology, who is considered the son of Apollo. In Christian tradition, Linus is the name of the second pope after Peter. The name is popular in various European countries and is often used as a stage name.

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Famous people with the first name Linus

• Linus Torvalds Writer
• Pope Linus Person
• Linus Pauling Writer
• Linus Sebastian Canadian YouTuber
• Linus Sandgren Artist

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