Galina
/ɡuh-ⱢEENUH/ Greek Female
Meaning & Origin
Galina is a Greek name meaning "Calm". Galina is of Russian origin, derived from the Greek word "galene," meaning "calm."
Quick Facts
Language Greek
Gender Female
Phonetic ɡuh-ⱢEENUH
IPA ɡəˈɫinə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ɡuh-ⱢEENUH. Keep the original Greek phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Galina
- · Galina Ulanova - Ballerina
- · Galina Vishnevskaya - Opera Singer
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