Lind
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
- As an English, North German, Dutch, and North Germanic surname, from lind (“lime tree”).
- As a South German and Jewish surname, from the adjective lind (“gentle”).
- As a Yiddish surname, variant of Linde.
Proper noun
Lind
- A surname.
Danish
Etymology
From lind (“linden tree”).
Proper noun
Lind
- a surname
Faroese
Etymology
From Old Norse lind (“linden tree”)
Proper noun
Lind
- a female given name
Usage notes
Matronymics
- son of Lind: Lindarson
- daughter of Lind: Lindardóttir
Declension
| singular | |
|---|---|
| indefinite | |
| nominative | Lind |
| accusative | Lind |
| dative | Lind |
| genitive | Lindar |
Icelandic
Etymology
From Old Norse lind (“linden tree”).
Proper noun
Lind f (proper noun, genitive singular Lindar)
- a female given name
Declension
| indefinite singular | |
|---|---|
| nominative | Lind |
| accusative | Lind |
| dative | Lind |
| genitive | Lindar |
Swedish
Etymology
From lind (“linden tree”).
Proper noun
Lind c (genitive Linds)
- a surname