Linna

Linna represents a Swedish variant of Linnea. This female first name is translated as 'the twinflower'.

What does the name Linna mean?

Linna is a Swedish derivative of Linnea and means 'the twinflower'. The roots of the name can be found in the botanical genus name linnaea, which refers to the twinflower. Additionally, Linna can be seen as a form of Lina, a short form for various names with the suffix '-lina', including Karolina, Nikolina, and Paulina. In Finnish, Linna has the meanings 'castle' and sometimes also 'fortress'. Other variants of the name include Linea, Linja, Linnja, Linnaea, and Lynnea.

Where does the name Linna come from?

The etymology of Linna traces back to a female name of Old Swedish origin and means 'the twinflower'. The Old Swedish term linnaea refers to the twinflower (botanical genus name). The languages in which the name appears are Finnish and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Linna?

The sound and pronunciation of Linna: The name Linna is two syllables and has a gentle structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Lin-na' [ˈlɪna]. It begins with a bright, short I sound that conveys freshness. The double N in the middle of the name gives it density, while the open A at the end adds a warm note. This makes Linna appear soft and down-to-earth – calm, friendly, and sonically harmonious.

When is the name day of Linna?

In Sweden, the name day for Linna is celebrated on May 13, while in Finland it falls on August 3.

Popularity

In Germany, Linna enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,254th among the most common female first names. The name reached its best ranking in 2006 at 906th place. In the last ten years, Linna has been given as a first name about 220 times, leading to a 1,517th place in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,807th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lin / Linn / Linnchen / Linni

Similar first names

Famous people

• Linna Gong (singer from China)