Galina

Galina is a Russian feminine given name, derived from a Greek word meaning calm or serenity.

It appears throughout Eastern European countries and their diasporas: Galina was my grandmother's name.

The name peaked in Soviet-era popularity and remains common among older generations.

Russian-name

Irina

Russian feminine name

Tatiana · Olga · Elena · Maria · Valentina · Vera · Sofia · Slavic · Moscow · feminine

etymology

calm

Free from agitation

stillness · serenity · placid · quiet · gentle · composed · untroubled · repose · harmony · poise

ballet

Bolshoi

Moscow's grand theater

Soviet · classical · Romeo · Juliet · Giselle · choreography · Prokofiev · legendary · artistry · technique

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G