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Linda

American  
[lin-duh] / ˈlɪn də /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Spanish word meaning “pretty.”


Example Sentences

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One of their own isn’t far behind: a ticket to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, Calif., costs $29.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Democratic Representative Linda Sanchez also pressed Kennedy about the US measles outbreak, which led to the deaths of two children in Texas last year.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The series begins as their grandmother is dying, and at Linda’s command, they rush out to buy her a present — Linda is trying to squeeze in an “early birthday” before her mother passes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Richard Eggerman, who turned 80 this year, and his wife, Linda, 78, welcome the discussion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Of course Mirabelle would have a good life with Mark and Linda.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng