Linden - Definition and Overview

Linden is one of three English names for a genus of trees, Tilia, also known as lime and basswood.

Linden is also widely used as a place name, very often being a place where linden trees grow:

In Belgium:

• Linden is a town in the municipality of Lubbeek.

In Germany:

• Linden is a city in the Gießen district, Hesse.
• Linden is a city in Bavaria.

In Guyana:

• Linden is a place in Guyana.

In The Netherlands:

• Linden is a town in the municipality of Cuijk.

In Switzerland:

• Linden, Switzerland is a place in the canton of Bern.

In the United States of America:

• Linden, Alabama
• Linden, California
• Linden, Indiana
• Linden, Iowa
• Linden, Michigan
• Linden, New Jersey
• Linden, North Carolina
• Linden, Pennsylvania
• Linden, Tennessee
• Linden, Texas
• Linden, Virginia
• Linden, Wisconsin
• Linden, Maryland is a neighborhood in Silver Spring, Maryland

A similarly pronounced place in Washington state is called Lynden, and one in Utah is spelled Lindon.

Yet another similar name is given to London, the capital of the United Kingdom.

Lipa, the divisional currency unit (100 lipa make a kuna,) is a Croatian word meaning linden.

It can also refer to Linden Lab, creators of popular MMORPG Second Life.