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Linus
LEYE-nuhs
Linus (name) means a male first name of Latin and Greek origin. Example: “Linus Torvalds began developing his kernel as a university student.”
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A male first name of Latin and Greek origin.
"Linus Torvalds began developing his kernel as a university student."
How to use Linus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known today through Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, and the Peanuts comic-strip character.
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Etymology
From Latin Linus, itself from Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos), a name of uncertain original meaning.
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What does “Linus” mean?
The word “Linus” means a male first name of Latin and Greek origin. In plain terms, best known today through Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, and the Peanuts comic-strip character.
How do you pronounce “Linus”?
“Linus” is pronounced LEYE-nuhs (/ˈlaɪ.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Linus” in a sentence?
Here is “Linus” used in a sentence: “Linus Torvalds began developing his kernel as a university student.”
What part of speech is “Linus”?
“Linus” is a name.
Where does the word “Linus” come from?
The word “Linus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Linus, itself from Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos), a name of uncertain original meaning.
