Gala
Russian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gala
The name Gala derives from the Latin word "gala," meaning festive celebration or elegant attire, and is also used as a diminutive form in some Slavic languages where it can mean "wave" or derive from words meaning "to sing." The name is used across multiple cultures including Spanish, Russian, and other European traditions, with notable modern associations including the Icelandic singer Gala Rizzatto and its adoption in Western contexts as a contemporary given name.
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Etymology
The name Gala derives from the Latin word "gala," meaning festive celebration or elegant attire, and is also used as a diminutive form in some Slavic languages where it can mean "wave" or derive from words meaning "to sing." The name is used across multiple cultures including Spanish, Russian, and other European traditions, with notable modern associations including the Icelandic singer Gala Rizzatto and its adoption in Western contexts as a contemporary given name.
Gala currently ranks #2,495 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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