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Linnea name meaning
Last Name
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in the U.S.
in 2010
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in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Linnea mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Linnea
User Submitted Origins
Swedish
71%
Scandinavian
13%
Norwegian
8%
Arabic
4%
Yugoslavian
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Sweden says the name Linnea means "The name Linnea stems from Linnaea borealis (latin), or 'Linnea flower' which is a delicate little flower growing in Sweden. It is said to have been the very favourite flower of Carl von Linne whom also named the flower. Linnea also means beauty and to blossom" and is of Swedish origin.
- A user from Colorado, U.S. says the name Linnea is of Swedish origin and means "bright, thoughtful, kind and it's also a flower that's pink. It grows in Sweden".
- A submission from Norway says the name Linnea means "Flower, to grow" and is of Scandinavian origin.
- A submission from Alaska, U.S. says the name Linnea means "'lemon tree' and 'flower'" and is of Swedish origin.
- A submission from Sweden says the name Linnea means "Flower" and is of Swedish origin.
- According to a user from the United States, the name Linnea is of Swedish origin and means "Linnea flower".
- According to a user from Germany, the name Linnea is of Swedish origin and means "The name comes from the botanic name of the twinflower, linnaea borealis".
- According to a user from Montana, U.S., the name Linnea is of Swedish origin and means "Water lily".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- A female given name from Latin of Swedish origin, occasionally used since the twentieth century.
Linnea was also found in the following language(s): Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Linnea
Notable Persons Named Linnea
Linnea Quigley
Her ongoing career started in 1978. Linnea was given the name Linnea Barbara Quigley on May 27th, 1958 in Davenport, Iowa, United States.
Bunny Yeager
Bunny Yeager was a photographer and model. Bunny was given the name Linnea Eleanor Yeager on March 13th, 1929 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. She passed away on May 25th, 2014.
Linnea Deb
Linnea was born on July 23rd, 1977.
Linnea Olsson
Linnea Olsson is an indie folk, world music, pop music, neoclassicism (music), and progressive rock musician. She plays Cello, Guitar, Acoustic bass guitar, Piano, Drum kit, Percussion instrument, and Vocals. Linnea was born in Sweden.
Linnea Torstenson
Linnea was born on March 30th, 1983 in Eskilstuna.
Linnea Dale
Linnea Dale is a pop music, electropop, and alternative rock musician. She was most active from 2007 to 2007. Linnea was born on April 22nd, 1991 in Tinn.
- Linnea HenrikssonMusician
- Linnea LiljegärdSoccer Player
- Linnea Gustafsson
- Linnéa HillbergActress