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Lin

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: July 27 In French: Lillie
Origin: Latin. Meaning: lily.
From the Latin word lilium.

Name day for Lin

July 27

Why this day? Lin is a short form of Lilian, and shares its name day.

Lin is celebrated in France, Spain, Brazil and Germany on September 23; the United States on August 28; Argentina on July 27.

The story of the name Lin

Lin is a short form of Lilian. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — lily, and shares its name day, July 27.

On birth records, Lin is rarely written as such: the Lins are Lilians (47,335 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Lilian page. Lin is also a short form of Evelin, Aylin, Lino.

Frequently asked questions about Lin

What does Lin mean?

Lin is a short form of Lilian, which means lily.

When is Lin's name day?

July 27, together with Lilian: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lin a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Lilian.

Lin's profile

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Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 8/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 4/10

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