Galina
/G-AA-L-IH-N-AA/
Calm, tranquillity — Galina (Russian Галина, from Greek galēnē) means stillness, the serenity of a calm sea. In Greek myth Galene personified untroubled waters. Widely used across Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian Orthodox communities, the name carries a sense of composure and gentle, settled peace.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Galina is a Christian girl name of Russian origin, meaning “Calm, tranquillity — Galina (Russian Галина, from Greek galēnē) means stillness, the serenity of a calm sea. In Greek myth Galene personified untroubled waters. Widely used across Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian Orthodox communities, the name carries a sense of composure and gentle, settled peace.”.
Galina is a girl's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Calm, tranquillity — Galina (Russian Галина, from Greek galēnē) means stillness, the serenity of a calm sea. In Greek myth Galene personified untroubled waters. Widely used across Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian Orthodox communities, the name carries a sense of composure and gentle, settled peace." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, European families, Galina carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Galina
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Galina lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Galina's saint & feast day →What does Galina's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Galina resonates in either tradition.
Galina's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Galina's full reading →
Does Galina go with your family's names?
Galina breaks into 6 sounds: /G-AA-L-IH-N-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Galina sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Galina beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Galina — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Galina
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Galina
What does the name Galina mean?
Galina means "Calm, tranquillity — Galina (Russian Галина, from Greek galēnē) means stillness, the serenity of a calm sea. In Greek myth Galene personified untroubled waters. Widely used across Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian Orthodox communities, the name carries a sense of composure and gentle, settled peace.." It is a girl name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Galina a boy or girl name?
Galina is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Galina?
Galina is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, European families.
Is Galina a Christian name?
Yes. Galina is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Russian origin.
What does Galina mean in Russian?
Galina originates from Russian, where it means "Calm, tranquillity — Galina (Russian Галина, from Greek galēnē) means stillness, the serenity of a calm sea. In Greek myth Galene personified untroubled waters. Widely used across Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian Orthodox communities, the name carries a sense of composure and gentle, settled peace.."
What are common nicknames for Galina?
Common short forms of Galina include Galya.
What is the numerology of Galina?
Galina has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
When is Galina's feast day?
Galina's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is March 10.
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