Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, Hebrew
Meaning: tranquil; light, shining., Light, Shining, Calm
Pronunciation: guh-LEE-nuh, /ɡəˈliːnə/, G AH L IY N AH
Popularity Rank: #2,862
Derived from the Greek name Galene, meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil'. It can also mean 'light' or 'shining'.
The name Galina is of Greek, Hebrew origin and means tranquil; light, shining., Light, Shining, Calm, Shining Brightly, Serene, Tranquil, God Shall Redeem. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Galina is commonly found in Russia, Italy, Israel, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: guh-LEE-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɡəˈliːnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G AH L IY N AH
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Galina is recorded 22,423 times globally, ranking it as the 2,862th most common name worldwide.
Galina is most prevalent in Russia, with 9,000 occurrences, making it the 169th most popular name in the country.
In Moldova, the name Galina is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #169 | 1 : 45 |
| Italy | #1,191 | 1 : 568 |
| Israel | #410 | 1 : 185 |
| Kazakhstan | #424 | 1 : 153 |
| United States of America | #2,274 | 1 : 1,291 |
| Palestine | #484 | 1 : 297 |
| Bulgaria | #58 | 1 : 58 |
| Germany | #1,182 | 1 : 661 |
| Spain | #2,168 | 1 : 1,646 |
| United Kingdom | #2,409 | 1 : 1,589 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Galina from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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