Given name & surname · Greek
Γαλήνα
“the shining light”
Γαλήνα is used as a given name and a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Galina.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Γαλήνα is Galina written in the Greek alphabet. In Russian use, Galina carries the interpretation “the shining light.”
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Γαλήνα is Galina written in the Greek alphabet. A possible origin is Greek, although the derivation remains uncertain.
Explained through its name family
Γαλήνα’s family of names
In Greek usage, Γαλήνα has a transliteration in Galina.
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