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The baby name Galina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Russian IPA: [ɡɐˈlʲinə]; English approximation: /ɡəˈliːnə/ — respelling: guh-LEE-nuh or gah-LEE-nah.

Galina is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: Russian IPA: [ɡɐˈlʲinə]; English approximation: /ɡəˈliːnə/ — respelling: guh-LEE-nuh or gah-LEE-nah

What is the meaning of the name Galina ?

The baby name Galina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Russian IPA: [ɡɐˈlʲinə]; English approximation: /ɡəˈliːnə/ — respelling: guh-LEE-nuh or gah-LEE-nah.

Galina is Greek in Origin.

Galina is a Slavic feminine name derived from Greek Galēnē (Γαλήνη), “calm, tranquility,” especially the “calm sea.” In Greek myth, Galēnē is one of the Nereids, personifying serene waters, which helped the name enter Christian and Byzantine name stocks and then pass into Eastern Slavic usage. Written as Галина in Cyrillic, it became established across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Bulgaria.

Use rose in the late Imperial period and peaked through the Soviet 20th century, aided by admired bearers such as ballerina Galina Ulanova and soprano Galina Vishnevskaya. The name conveys poise and peaceful strength. Variants and cognates include Ukrainian Halyna (Галина) and Polish/Belarusian Halina, with related masculine Galen. Common diminutives are Galya, Galia, Halia, Gala, and Galinka. Though less common in the West, Galina offers cross-cultural familiarity and a timeless meaning of serenity.

Galina has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Galina

Galina Vishnevskaya Actor · Born 1926 · Russia Galina Vishnevskaya was a celebrated Russian soprano best known for her opera performances and recitals, and she was named a People's Artist of the USSR in 1966. She was especially associated with roles in Eugene Onegin, Aida, and Tosca. She was married to cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and was the mother of their two daughters, Olga and Elena. Galina Ulanova Actor · Born 1910 · Russia Galina Ulanova was a celebrated Russian ballet dancer, best known as one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century. She was especially admired for leading roles in Romeo and Juliet, Giselle, and Swan Lake. Galina Volchek Actor · Born 1933 · Russia Galina Volchek was a celebrated Soviet and Russian theater director and actress, best known for leading the Sovremennik Theatre. She was also a respected stage and film performer and teacher, and received major honors including People's Artist of the USSR and Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation.
Galina Ustvolskaya Musician · Born 1919 · Russia Galina Ustvolskaya was a Russian classical composer best known for her intense, uncompromising music and powerful blocks of sound. Often called "the lady with the hammer," she is especially associated with works like Composition No. 2, Dies Irae and Symphony No. 5, Amen.

Galina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BG Girls 0 #9 727 3,559
EE Girls 0 #11 266 1,888
MD Girls 0 #13 211 865
MD 0 #21 14 434
RU Girls 0 #22 8,601 11,913
TM Girls 0 #24 11 574
BG 0 #25 62 1,799
EE 0 #25 13 1,051
KZ Girls 0 #34 1,336 5,862
RU 0 #35 352 3,641
KZ 0 #37 60 1,452
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
LT Girls 0 #59 335 1,904
AZ Girls 0 #74 2 1,051
CY Girls 0 #74 48 3,755
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
IL Girls 0 #77 1,680 11,648
SI 0 #79 2 1,612
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
GE Girls 0 #83 22 1,564
LT 0 #85 4 949
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
PS Girls 0 #88 1,071 10,981
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
GR Girls 0 #118 134 6,293
RS Girls 0 #120 16 1,651
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
Norway Girls 1988 #143 4 580
MT Girls 0 #146 8 3,773
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
SI Girls 0 #174 4 2,769
CZ 0 #175 11 3,154
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
LU Girls 0 #183 8 4,850
PS 0 #184 35 5,692
CZ Girls 0 #202 160 5,378
HU Girls 0 #206 18 3,308
PL 0 #209 4 2,600
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
IL 0 #219 56 6,291
IR 0 #223 9 4,221
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
JP Girls 0 #233 13 6,592
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PL Girls 0 #258 102 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #262 148 1,368
KZ Boys 0 #277 13 6,578
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
DK Girls 0 #290 27 7,429
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
Finland 0 #298 10 830
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
JO Girls 0 #332 8 7,570
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
CN Girls 0 #338 12 8,829
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
IR Girls 0 #368 167 8,334
Austria Girls 0 #370 51 1,885
PT Girls 0 #371 81 7,952
Finland Girls 2026 #394 572 3,895
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
Germany 0 #407 31 2,542
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
Germany Girls 0 #436 521 4,949
Spain 0 #441 12 2,326
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
RU Boys 0 #459 47 12,621
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
IT Girls 0 #476 2,029 9,415
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
AE Girls 0 #492 62 20,968
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
CR Girls 0 #517 16 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
PS Boys 0 #537 12 10,655
LY 0 #551 9 12,703
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
IL Boys 0 #593 15 10,983
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
LB 0 #643 16 13,263
Spain Girls 0 #644 367 5,561
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #677 38 4,183
SY 0 #716 13 11,684
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
NL Girls 0 #856 100 5,933
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
EG Boys 0 #922 4 15,035
EG Girls 0 #926 34 14,742
PE Girls 0 #933 11 14,861
TR 0 #962 254 19,440
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,145 8 16,140
DZ 0 #1,166 11 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,457 15 10,046

Galina is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
France
Switzerland
AE

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People also ask about Galina

Galina is predominantly a girl's name.
Galina is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Russian IPA: [ɡɐˈlʲinə]; English approximation: /ɡəˈliːnə/ — respelling: guh-LEE-nuh or gah-LEE-nah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Halina, Halyna, Galene, Galena, Galia and Gala.
Across languages, Galina has these equivalents: Galene (Greek original), Serena (Latin, 'serene'), Placida (Latin, 'placid'), Shanti (Sanskrit, 'peace').
Yes — Galina ranked #134 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Galina ranks highest in Switzerland (#134 in 2024).
Galina's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #123 in 1978 to #143 in 1988 in Norway.
Yes — 4 notable people named Galina are in our database, including Galina Vishnevskaya (Actor), Galina Ulanova (Actor), Galina Volchek (Actor).