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Linda (name) means a female first name of Germanic origin, historically linked to words meaning "gentle" or "soft.". Example: “Linda has worked at the hospital for over twenty years.”

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A female first name of Germanic origin, historically linked to words meaning "gentle" or "soft."
"Linda has worked at the hospital for over twenty years."
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A programming language used for coordinating parallel computing tasks.
"The researchers built their simulation on top of Linda's tuple-space model."

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In plain EnglishOverwhelmingly used as a personal name; the computing sense is a specialist, niche usage.

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Etymology

A Latinised short form of old Germanic names ending in -lind/-linde ("tender, soft"), later mistakenly linked to the unrelated Spanish word linda ("pretty"). The programming language was named after Linda Lovelace, echoing how the language Ada was named after Ada Lovelace.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Lin Lindy Belinda Lynda Rosalinda

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Rhymes for Linda

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Linda” mean?
The word “Linda” means a female first name of Germanic origin, historically linked to words meaning "gentle" or "soft.". In plain terms, overwhelmingly used as a personal name; the computing sense is a specialist, niche usage.
How do you pronounce “Linda”?
“Linda” is pronounced LIHN-duh (/ˈlɪndə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Linda” in a sentence?
Here is “Linda” used in a sentence: “Linda has worked at the hospital for over twenty years.”
What part of speech is “Linda”?
“Linda” is a name.
Where does the word “Linda” come from?
The word “Linda” comes from Latin.
Is “Linda” a common word?
“Linda” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Linda” have?
“Linda” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female first name of Germanic origin, historically linked to words meaning "gentle" or "soft.".
Where does the name Linda come from?
Linda is a female first name of Germanic origin, historically linked to words meaning 'gentle' or 'soft.' It has long been used as an independent name across English-speaking countries and much of Europe.
Does Linda mean 'pretty' in Spanish?
In Spanish and Portuguese, linda is the feminine form of lindo and means 'pretty' or 'lovely,' which is why the name is often associated with beauty. As a given name, however, Linda is usually traced to Germanic roots connected with the meanings 'gentle' or 'soft.'
Is Linda short for another name?
Linda stands on its own as a complete name, but it has also served as a short form of longer names ending in -linda, such as Belinda and Melinda. Common nicknames for Linda itself include Lin, Lindy, and Lynn.
What is Linda in computer science?
In computing, Linda is the name of a coordination language used for coordinating parallel computing tasks. Instead of sending messages directly to one another, processes communicate by reading and writing shared data, a model known as tuple space.

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