In South African terms the name Linda means "wait" and is not gender based; similar names are Lindiwe also meaning "waited for" but often just written as Lindi in short. Lindokuhle (waiting for something beautiful) and its short form Lindo are related South African-American names.
The name Linda in South Africa signifies "wait," and is not gender-specific; similar names include Lindiwe, which also means "waited for" but is often shortened to just Lindi. Lindokuhle (waiting for something beautiful) and its short form Lindo are related South African-American names.