Lin
LIN
Popularity
#14471
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Chinese
Total Births
1,890
Peak Year
#59 in 1959
First Recorded
1898
Style
Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Lin is a short name of multiple origins, including Chinese (meaning 'forest' or 'beautiful jade'), and English (often a short form).
Gender Split
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
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