Linea

Linea is a Scandinavian feminine name, used chiefly in Norway and Denmark, derived from the same root as Lina and Linne, which are themselves short forms of names beginning with the Germanic element lind, meaning tender or soft, often associated with the linden tree. The name is closely linked to Linnea, the more widely recognized Scandinavian form that was popularized in honor of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus, after whom the twinflower genus Linnaea was named. Linea functions as a streamlined spelling variant of Linnea and shares its gentle, nature-associated character. Related forms include Linnea, Lina, and Linn.