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Polish; Belarusian, from Greek
"calm, healer"
This sweet Polish & Belarusian form of Galina has a serene meaning and comes with the cute nickname Hallie. Very usable internationally even outside of the Slavic countries.
Greek
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…
Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, Greek
Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.
Hawaiian variation of Jason
"healer"
The Hawaiian variant Iakona modernizes Biblical favorite Jason.
Oromo
Alternatively spelled as Fayyisaa or Feissa, this name comes from the Oromo word for "healer." It is used predominantly in Ethiopia, and is borne by long-distance runner, Feyisa Lilesa.