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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Sunlight. shining; Strength; Noble-natured

If relaxing on the beach and the warm summer sun feeds your soul, you'll adore the girl's name Linah, related to Alina, Aileen, and Helen. Each Greek name that inspired Linah tells a story of enduring lightness, from "sunlight" and "shining" to "strength" and "noble-natured." As they grow, your little ray of sunshine will greet the world with open arms and live with a heart wide open. The alternative form Lina is also a common short form for many names, including Catalina, Angelina, Carmelina, and Carolina.