Galina
Russian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Galina
The name Galina means "calm" or "serene," derived from the Greek word *galēnē* (γαλήνη).
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Etymology
The name Galina means "calm" or "serene," derived from the Greek word *galēnē* (γαλήνη). It is primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and other Slavic cultures, often associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and gained popularity in the Soviet era as a classic, non-ideological name.
Galina currently ranks #11,261 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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