Lino
flax or linen (Greek/Latin)
Lino is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 489, with 13,364 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
flax or linen (Greek/Latin)
Derived from the classical Greek name Linos via Latin Linus, meaning flax or linen. In Christian tradition, Linus was an early Pope mentioned in the New Testament. In the Philippines, Lino was established during the Spanish colonial era both as an independent baptismal name and as a hypocoristic for names ending in -lino, such as Catalino or Marcelino.
Lino is the Spanish and Italian form of the Latin name Linus, derived from the Greek name Linos. It entered the Philippines through Spanish Catholic tradition, popularized by devotion to Pope Saint Linus as well as its traditional use as a Christian calendar name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a full given name or as a nickname for longer names like Catalino, Marcelino, or Paulino. It carries a traditional, classic Filipino feel.
Related forms
- Lino Spanish
- Lino Italian
- Linus English
- Linus Latin
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Lino with common surname pairs
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How do I use Lino with two Filipino surnames?
Lino is the given name. The full name is Lino + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Lino a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lino is number 489, with 13,364 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.