Names That Mean Healer
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Galen
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"calm, healer"Description:
Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The name still projects a gentle, scholarly image, while sharing sounds with more popular names like Aiden and Nathan. Bonus: it's also an anagram of Angel.
- Galina
Origin:
Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, GreekMeaning:
"calm, healer"Description:
Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.
- Iakona
Origin:
Hawaiian variation of JasonMeaning:
"healer"Description:
The Hawaiian variant Iakona modernizes Biblical favorite Jason.
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