Greek names
Lina
Lina is a girl name that has different meanings and origins:
- In Arabic, Lina means “tender” or “tender-hearted”. It is a popular name in the Arabic-speaking world and is often given to girls. It also refers to a small, young palm tree, which is a symbol of promise and resilience.
- In German, Lina is a short form of names such as Adelina or Angelina. It means “noble” or “gracious”.
- In Latin, Lina is a diminutive of names such as Carolina or Angelina. It means “little” or “small”.
- In Greek, Lina means “sunlight”, and also refers to the olive crown used for a hero.
- In Hindi, Lina is a name that refers to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of fortune, good luck, riches and splendor. Lina also means “absorbed” or “engrossed” in Sanskrit, which is the ancient language of Hinduism.
- In Lithuanian, Lina is the female form of Linas, a common given name among people of Lithuanian descent. It can also be construed as a rare feminine form of Linus. Lina means “a linden tree” in Lithuanian, which is a symbol of strength, protection, and harmony.
Linus
Linus is a Greek boy name. Meaning “flax”.
In Greek mythology he was the son of the god Apollo.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Marathon
Marathon is a Greek business name for Sportswear shop names.
Athletic competition consisting of running long distances.
Matthias
Variant of Matthew.
Melisa
Melisa is a Greek girl name. Meaning “bee”.
Variant of Melissa.
Melissa
Melissa is a Greek girl name. Meaning “bee”.
Nymph who cared for Zeus in Greek mythology.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Micro
Micro is a Greek pet name for male dog. Meaning “very small”.
Midas
According to the Greek mythology he was a miser king that the god Dionisio granted to him the power to turn into gold everything that touched.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Minos
Minos is a Greek boy name. Meaning “king”.
According to Greek mythology he was a king of Crete.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.
Minotaur
Minotaur is a Greek pet name for male bull.
Legendary creature with man’s head and bull’s body.
Categorized into: Mythologic names.