Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lina

/lˈinə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.06 in modern English

Syllables: lina
IPA: /lˈinə/

4

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name, occasionally used in English.

Example Sentences

""Lina—did not Moore call you Lina sometimes?" / "Yes: it is sometimes used as the abbreviation of Caroline in his native country.""

Etymology

Short form of any female name ending in -lina, such as Angelina, Carolina, Evelina. It can also be construed as a rare feminine form of Linus.

Homonyms

leana

Rhymes With

arena argentina nina marina christina tina serena lena regina katrina gina angelina

Questions

How do you pronounce lina?: The recorded pronunciation is /lˈinə/.
What does lina mean?: A female given name, occasionally used in English.
Where does lina come from?: Short form of any female name ending in -lina, such as Angelina, Carolina, Evelina. It can also be construed as a rare feminine form of Linus.

How to pronounce lina

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