Linas is a
Lithuanian male given name. It is the Lithuanian form of the name
Linus, which derives from the Greek for "
flax
Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a flowering plant, ''Linum usitatissimum'', in the family Linaceae. It is cultivated as a food and fiber crop in regions of the world with temperate climates. In 2022, France produced 75% of t ...
".
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/ref> The female equivalent is Lina. Linas may refer to:
People
* Linas Adomaitis (born 1976), Lithuanian musician
* Linas Alsenas (born 1979), American writer
* Linas Balčiūnas (born 1978), Lithuanian cyclist
* Linas Kleiza (born 1985), Lithuanian basketball player
* Linas Klimavičius (born 1989), Lithuanian football player
* Linas Linkevičius (born 1961), Lithuanian politician
* Linas Pilibaitis (born 1985), Lithuanian football player
Other uses
* Linas, Essonne, France
*Monte Linas
Monte Linas is a massif in the province of South Sardinia, in south-western Sardinia, Italy. It is mostly composed of granite, and includes numerous mineral deposits, such as zinc and lead
Lead () is a chemical element; it has Chemical symbol ...
, Sardinia, Italy
See also
* Lina
* Linas-Montlhéry
References
{{Given name
Lithuanian masculine given names
Masculine given names