🧒 Lin — Name Meaning & Origin

Lin

“Forest (林)”

Gender🧒 Unisex
OriginChinese
Used inChina, Taiwan
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters3 · starts with L
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Lin?

Lin means "Forest (林)" (Chinese origin).

Is Lin a boy or girl name?

Lin is used for both boys and girls.

What is the lucky number for Lin?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Lin adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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