Meaning: Forest or fine jade with the cited Chinese characters
The story
Chinese Lin can be written 林 / 琳, associated with forest or fine jade. Other characters can share the same romanization, so a family’s chosen written name determines its precise meaning.
Nicknames
- Linlin
Spellings & variants
- Lam
- Meilin
Popularity
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Lin comes from Chinese.
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Beauty or reason with the cited Chinese characters
Ling
Spirit or bell with the cited Chinese characters
Jing
Quietness or crystal with the cited Chinese characters
Fei
Fragrant; luxuriant with the cited Chinese characters
Na
Graceful with the cited Chinese characters
Mei
Beauty or plum in Chinese; Japanese meanings vary
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