Galina name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 18th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek

Usage: English, German, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Galina

g(a)-li-na

Meaning: Light, Shining Brightly, The Calm, Serene, Peace and The Word Galene with the Meaning Calm

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What does Galina mean?
Variations of Galina
Middle Names for Galina
How popular is Galina?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Galina
Sibling Names for Galina
Famous People Named Galina
Lists having Galina

What does Galina mean?

Infrequent girl name Galina is chiefly used in Russian, Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish, meaning of Galina is "Light, Shining Brightly, The Calm, Serene, Peace or The Word Galene with the Meaning Calm" is originated from Old Greek.

Galina is equivalent of The Greek Name Γαληνη in Russian and Latin languages.

How do I pronounce Galina?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Galina is g(a)-li-na. Some people pronounce it as guh-lee-nuh.

Variants of Galina

Galayna

Middle Names for Galina

Syna, Kaylie, Micheline, view more middle names that goes with Galina

Names that rhyme with Galina

How popular is the name Galina?

Galina is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1970 but could not make beyond the top 7000. There are over 307 babies that have been given the name Galina in United States.

In France, it has been in use since 1924 and achieved its top ranking of 979 in 1931. Galina is a rare baby name in England and Wales, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 2007.

However things change on global perspective, Galina is extremely popular in Russia where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Also the baby name is popular in Belarus, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Bulgaria, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Germany, Lithuania, Israel and Estonia.

According to our research, over 2630000 babies have been named Galina globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	9085	11
2017	14025	6
2016	14240	6
2015	8893	12
2014	7609	15

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Facts

Galina in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	57	90
	0	0	0	1502
	0	5	439	55
	0	5	238	313
	0	0	134	0

Numerological analysis of Galina

Appreciate yourself and your partner more. Otherwise, you'll end up alone. Do what your heart tells you to do. Otherwise, you will end up unhappy. You are a stubborn person who's ready for a change. Be more flexible and less stubborn. Taking into consideration your communication skills and charisma, you won't have a problem to attract attention and spread awareness. Harmony and balance matter to you.

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Elane - Rare girl name Elane is of Old Greek and Greek origin, meaning of Elane is "Splash of the Sun"
Jore - Jore's meaning is Worker of the Earth used for baby boys, used in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian is originated from Hebrew, Old Greek and Greek
Aljosha - Boy name Aljosha is prevalently used in Russian and came from Old Greek, Aljosha means "The Defender"
Margrét - Originated from Old Greek, Margrét means "The Pearl" is a baby girl name is mainly used in Old Norse, Finnish and Icelandic
Cibèle - Cibèle's meaning is Divinity Personifying Nature In Phrygian Mythology is of Greek origin

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Sibling Names for Galina

When it comes to choosing a name for your baby, there are plenty of factors to consider. One such factor is whether you want the name to fit into a particular theme or style. If you've decided on the name Galina and are looking for sibling names that complement it nicely, here are some excellent options to consider.

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Famous people named Galina

Galina Malchugina, retired sprinter from Russia
Galina Dyuragina, Russian author and child psychologist
Galina Likhachova, Russian speed skater
Galina Antyufeyeva, Transnistrian politician and the wife of the breakaway state former Minister for National Security
Galina Sergeyeva, Russian actress and an Emeritus Artist of Russian Soviet Socialist Republic
Galina Bogomolova, Russian long-distance runner,
Galina Gorchakova, distinguished Russian lyric soprano
Galina Zmievskaya, Ukrainian-American figure skating coach in the United States
Galina Miklínová, award-winning Czech illustrator and director of cartoons
Galina Kopernak, Russian theater actress
Galina Dzhugashvili, Russian translator of French
Galina Savinkova, retired female track and field athlete

Galina Vishnevskaya, Russian soprano opera singer and recitalist
Galina Ustvolskaya, Russian composer of classical music
Galina Starovoytova, Soviet dissident
Galina Ulanova, Russian ballet dancer
Galina Kulakova, Soviet former cross country skier
Galina Zybina, retired Russian athlete and coach
Galina Rytova, Russian/Kazakhstani water polo player
Galina Chistyakova, sportsperson
Galina Stepanskaya, former speed skater
Galina Shamrai, retired Soviet gymnast
Galina Bystrova, Soviet athlete
Galina Bukharina, : 11
Galina Efremenko, Ukrainian figure skater
Galina Brezhneva, daughter of Soviet politician and longtime General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev and Viktoria Brezhneva

Galina Kukleva, retired Russian biathlete
Galina Belyaeva in Moy laskovyy i nezhnyy zver as Actress
Galina Petrova in Vor as Actress
Galina Tyunina in Nochnoy dozor as Actress
Galina Manevich in Sand Snowman as Actress
Galina Jovovich in Chelovek bezvozvratnyy as Actress
Galina Chistiakova Galina Valentínovna Chistiakova is a specialist in long jump and triple jump who competed representing the Soviet Union and possesses the world wide jump jump length of 7.52m since 1988.
Actor Galina Andreeva, renowned for movie Sunflower
In 1970 comedy, family flick, Vnimanie, cherepakha!, Galina Budanova played N.
In 1989, Galina Bulgakova characterized the role of Tanya Dronova in drama film Ottsy.

In 1986, Galina Dolya portrayed the role of Lena in drama movie Plata za proyezd.
Galina Grigoreva, from 1936 drama film Dubrovskiy, who portrayed Marya Kirilovna Troyekurova.
In 1953 drama, romance flick, Teni, Galina Korotkevich played Sofya Aleksandrovna.
Galina Kozhakina, from 1953 comedy, musical film Svadba s pridanym, who portrayed Lyuba Bubenchikova.
Galina Kravchenko, from 1929 adventure movie Vesyolaya kanareyka, who characterized the Brio.
In 1977, Galina Makarova characterized the role of Shura in drama film Vdovy.
In 1977 romance movie, Portret s dozhdyom, Galina Manukhina characterized N.
Galina Moroz, from 1980 romance flick Tsvety lugovye, who portrayed Kseniya.
Galina Pashkova, from 1935 comedy film Chastnaya zhizn Petra Vinogradova, who characterized the Valya - Music student.

Galina Polskikh played leading role of N in 1981 comedy, musical flick Brelok s sekretom.
In 1981, Galina Sulima characterized the role of N in drama film Takaya pozdnyaya, takaya tyoplaya osen.
Galina Teplinskaya characterized minor character of N in 1959 comedy, musical flick Ssora v Lukashakh.
In 1944, Galina Vodyanitskaya played the role of Zoya Kosmodem'yanskaya in drama, war film Zoya.
In 1970 drama movie, Korol Lir, Galina Volchek portrayed Regan.
In 1981 drama film, Vozmu tvoyu bol, Galina Yatskina portrayed Tasya Batrak.
In 1989 drama film, Astenicheskiy sindrom, Galina Zakhurdaeva characterized Masha .
In 1982 comedy movie, Svadebnoye puteshestviye pered svadboy, Galina Roshka played Sanda.
Galina Bokashevskaya, from 1998 movie Totalitarnyy roman, who portrayed N.

In 1979 romance film, Vessennaya putyovka, Galina Belozerova played Liene.

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