Linn

Linn Meaning & Origin

About Linn
The name "Linn" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "lind," meaning "lime tree" or "shield." It is a unisex name that can be used for both boys and girls. People named Linn are often associated with qualities such as strength, protection, and natural beauty, reflecting the symbolism of the lime tree and shield.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Linn are female.

Linn Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/lɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linn in Braille

Here's how to represent Linn in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Linn in braille

How to Spell the Name Linn in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Linn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Linn in sign language

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