Linas (first name)
Linas is a Lithuanian male given name originally of Greek origin as the Lithuanian form of Linus (from Linos, Greek Λινος = flax , which is also called linas in Lithuanian ). The name includes the association of flax blonde hair - not uncommon in the northern European country Lithuania .
Name bearer
- Linas Balsys (* 1961), journalist and politician
- Linas Balčiūnas (* 1978), racing cyclist
- Linas Jonauskas (* 1979), politician, deputy minister
- Linas Karalius (* 1973), musician and politician
- Linas Tadas Karosas (* 1964), entrepreneur
- Linas Kleiza (* 1985), basketball player
- Linas Klimavičius (* 1989), football player
- Linas Antanas Linkevičius (* 1961), diplomat and politician
- Linas Pernavas (* 1976), administrative lawyer and chief police officer
- Linas Pilibaitis (* 1985), football player
- Intermediate name
- Gintaras Linas Grušas (* 1961), Archbishop of Vilnius
- Genadijus Linas Vodopjanovas OFM (* 1973), auxiliary bishop in Telšiai
See also
- Linas & Simona , Lithuanian pop duo
- Linas Agro Group , company