Greek · Girl name
Galina
“calm”
About the name Galina
Galina is a Russian name of Greek origin, usually derived from Galene, a word meaning calm, especially the stillness of the sea. Galene was also the name of a sea nymph in Greek mythology. The name entered Russian use through the Orthodox calendar and is also used in Ukraine, Bulgaria and Belarus. Notable bearers include the Russian ballerina Galina Ulanova and the soprano Galina Vishnevskaya.
- Meaning
- calm
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- gah-LEE-nah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Galina
- Galina Maria
- Galina Elena
- Galina Sofia
- Galina Daria
- Galina Olga
Questions about Galina
- What does Galina mean?
- Galina is a Greek name meaning "calm".
- How do you pronounce Galina?
- Galina is pronounced gah-LEE-nah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Galina?
- Variants of Galina include Galyna, Halina.
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