Lina
Short form of names ending in '-lina', or tender/delicate (Arabic)
Lina is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 296, with 27,118 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Short form of names ending in '-lina', or tender/delicate (Arabic)
Lina functions across various European languages (Spanish, Italian) as a diminutive of compound names ending in '-lina'. In the Philippines, it established itself during the Spanish colonial era as a standalone baptismal and legal name. It is also found internationally in Arabic-speaking and European cultures.
In the Philippines, Lina has historically been used both as an independent given name and as a common short form for traditional names ending in '-lina' such as Catalina, Rosalina, Adelina, and Carmelina. Its widespread presence stems from the Spanish colonial period and Catholic naming traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to older generations and mid-century cohorts in the Philippines. Often serves as a nickname for longer formal names like Catalina, Rosalina, or Evangelina, and occasionally appears in double names such as Maria Lina.
Related forms
- Lina Spanish
- Lina Italian
- Layna Arabic
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Lina with common surname pairs
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How do I use Lina with two Filipino surnames?
Lina is the given name. The full name is Lina + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Lina a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lina is number 296, with 27,118 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.