The baby name Linis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-nees (approx. /liˈnis/).
Linis is Tagalog in Origin.
The baby name Linis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-nees (approx. /liˈnis/).
Linis is Tagalog in Origin.
Linis is a rare given name with two converging etymologies. In Tagalog, linis means “cleanliness” or “to cleanse,” so the name reads as a modern virtue choice suggesting purity and renewal. It also echoes Greek Linus (Linos), ultimately “flax,” a plant linked to modest strength and utility; the related Lithuanian form Linas reflects the same root.
Contemporary usage is sporadic, mainly in the Philippines and in multicultural settings favoring short -is endings. Linis works as gender‑neutral and sometimes as a creative stand‑in for Linus/Linas. Variants and cognates include Linus, Linos, Linas, and Lina (fem.). Occasional spellings such as Lynis appear. Meanings center on “clean/pure” (Tagalog) and “flax/linen” (Greek), symbolizing simplicity and quiet resilience.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| CO | 0 | #465 | 16 | 7,768 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #936 | 143 | 16,140 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
Linis is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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