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Linde

Linde (name) means a surname of German, Dutch, or Scandinavian origin, referring to the linden (lime) tree; also a Spanish surname meaning "boundary.". Example: “The Linde family has run the pharmacy since the 1950s.”

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A surname of German, Dutch, or Scandinavian origin, referring to the linden (lime) tree; also a Spanish surname meaning "boundary."

"The Linde family has run the pharmacy since the 1950s."

How to Use Linde

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA European surname with two unrelated possible origins depending on the language.

Word Forms

Lindes plural

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Etymology

As a German/Dutch surname, from Linde ("linden tree"); as a Spanish surname, from linde ("boundary, edge").

Origin: German

Rhymes for Linde

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Linde” mean?

The word “Linde” means a surname of German, Dutch, or Scandinavian origin, referring to the linden (lime) tree; also a Spanish surname meaning "boundary.". In plain terms, a European surname with two unrelated possible origins depending on the language.

How do you use “Linde” in a sentence?

Here is “Linde” used in a sentence: “The Linde family has run the pharmacy since the 1950s.”

What part of speech is “Linde”?

“Linde” is a name.

Where does the word “Linde” come from?

The word “Linde” comes from German. As a German/Dutch surname, from Linde ("linden tree"); as a Spanish surname, from linde ("boundary, edge").

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