Lina is a given name for women. The name Lina is of Arabic origin and means "tender" or "soft". It is a name that is often given to baby girls and is a popular name in many Arabic-speaking countries. It has traditionally been popular in Lebanon particularly in Christian communities since the 1960s. The name Lina is also used in other cultures, including Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and German.The name Lina is currently gaining popularity in some Asian countries like China, for example. The pronunciation of the name is [ lee-nuh ]. This name was ranked #669 on the US Popular Names in 2021.