Galina

Galina meaning and name origin

Galina \g(a)-li-na\ as a girl's name is pronounced ga-LEEN-ah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Galina is "calm". From Galenus, which derives from "galene". Feminine form of Galen. Also sometimes used as Russian variant of Helen (Greek) "shining brightly". Popular in Russia.

Galina has 1 variant form: Galya.

For more information, see also the related name Jelena.

Baby names that sound like Galina are Calina, Galiena, Galiana, Galena and Kalina.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Galina.

Popularity of Galina

Galina is a somewhat popular first name for women (#3648 out of 4276) but an uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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