Galina - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Galina \g(a)-li-

is pronounced ga-LEEN-ah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning 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.

Galina is a somewhat common first name for women (#3648 out of 4276) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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