Lin
MEANING
ORIGIN
Chinese
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from ζ (LΓn) meaning 'forest' or 'woods'.
CULTURAL NOTES
Often used as a surname in Chinese-speaking cultures.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Used as both given name and surname in various Chinese dynasties.
MEANING
ORIGIN
Old English
ETYMOLOGY
From the Old English 'hlynn', meaning 'pool' or 'lake'.
CULTURAL NOTES
Also used as a short form of names like Lyndon.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Found in place names and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
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