Galina - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Galina \g(a)-li-na\ is pronounced ga-LEEN-ah. It is of Russian origin. 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 an uncommon female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Galina. Click here to compare Galina with related baby names.