Lien - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Lien

βš₯
lee-EN'lee-EN'2 syllables
πŸ‡»πŸ‡³Vietnamese
Serene

MEANING

Lotus flower

ORIGIN

Vietnam

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Vietnamese word for 'lotus'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The lotus is a symbol of purity and enlightenment in Vietnamese culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Often used as a feminine given name in Vietnamese communities.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡±Dutch
Soft

MEANING

Binding

ORIGIN

Netherlands

ETYMOLOGY

From the Dutch word 'lien', meaning 'binding' or 'bond'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as a diminutive form for names like Caroline or Marleen.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in the Netherlands as both a first name and surname.

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