Linas is a Lithuanian male given name. It is the Lithuanian form of the name Linus, which derives from the Greek for "flax". The female equivalent is Lina. Linas may refer to: People Linas Adomaitis (born 1976), Lithuanian musician Linas Alsenas (born 1979), American writer Linas Balčiūnas (born 1978), Lithuanian cyclist Linas Kleiza (born 1985), Lithuanian basketball player Linas Klimavičius (born 1989), Lithuanian football player Linas Linkevičius (born 1961), Lithuanian politician Linas Pilibaitis (born 1985), Lithuanian football player Other uses Linas, Essonne, France Monte Linas, Sardinia, Italy See also Lina Linas-Montlhéry References Lithuanian masculine given names