Where does “linna” come from?
linna (Finnish) comes from Proto-Finnic litna — town, city; fortification, fortress.
linna (Finnish): castle, fortress, stronghold; prison
Definitions
- castle, fortress, stronghold; prison
Ancestry of “linna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Finnic | litna | town, city; fortification, fortress |