Lin 2 is the French, Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian form of Linus. The name Linus itself originates from the Greek name Λίνος (Linos), which means "flax." In Greek mythology, Linos was the son of the god Apollo, who accidentally killed him in a contest. Another Linos, also a son of Apollo, was the music teacher of Heracles (Hercules).Historical and Cultural SignificanceThe name Linus was borne by the second pope, serving after Saint Peter in the 1st century, which contributed to its use in Christian communities. In modern times, Linus is famously known from Charles Schulz's comic strip Peanuts as the blanket-carrying friend of Charlie Brown. Lin 2, as a local variant, adapts the name into the phonological systems of French, Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian, often replacing the Latin termination with local patterns.Meaning: flaxOrigin: GreekType: First nameUsage Regions: Bulgaria, France, Russia, Ukraine