Linda

Linda was originally a short form of Germanic element linde or lindi meaning “soft, tender” or “linden tree” though it could also be associated with Germanic lind meaning “serpent, dragon, snake”.

Linda is also the Spanish and Portuguese word for “beautiful”.

Linda is also the name of the mother of Kalevipoeg in Estonian mythology.

Origin: Germanic, Spanish, Portuguese

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Variants:

• Lynda
• Lindy
• Lindi
• Lindie
• Lind
• Linza (Old Germanic form of Linda)