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Galina
OriginRussian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, Greek
Meaning"calm, healer"
US Rank#11261
2025 SSA
About Galina
Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.
Pronounced guh-LEE-nuh.
As of October 2026, Galina ranked #11261 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6953 in 1999.
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