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Lin

Unisex NameChinese Origin

Meaning

From Chinese 林 (lín) meaning "forest" or 琳 (lín) meaning "fine jade, gem". Other characters can also

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Lin and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Integrity
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Creativity
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Leadership
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Intelligence

Famous People Named Lin

Lin Shu

Lin Shu (, November 8, 1852 – October 9, 1924; courtesy name Qinnan () was a Chinese man of letters, especially for introducing Western literature to a whole generation of Chinese readers, despite.

CreativityIntelligenceWisdom

Lin Biviano

Franklin "Lin" Biviano is an American jazz trumpeter best known for his powerful lead trumpet playing with Buddy Rich, Count Basie, and Maynard Ferguson.

Lin Li (gymnast)

Lin Li (; born January 28, 1986 in Guizhou, China) is a Chinese gymnast who specializes on the uneven bars.

Lin Que

Lin Que Ayoung, known professionally as Lin Que and formerly as Isis, is a female hip-hop artist.

CharismaCreativity

Lin Xiangru

Lin Xiangru () was a politician and general of the Warring States period, who served the state of Zhao.

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