Galina means “calm, serene”. It comes from Greek. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Galina is a name of Greek origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Galina mean?
Literal meaning
Galina is a girl's name used in Kazakh. It means “calm, serene”. Its elements are Greek in origin.
Galina in Kazakh
What does Galina mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Галина and Galina (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “calm, serene” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Galina come from?
Greek, borrowing. From Greek.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Galina a Kazakh name?
Yes. Galina is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Greek.
Galina across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | ГалинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “calm, serene” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Galina
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Galina
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Galina rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AksanGirl“well-known, good person”same language (kazakh)
- NiyazBoy“need, necessity, want, requirement, neediness; scarcity; beggary”same language (kazakh)
- RakhiyaGirl“rest”same language (kazakh)
- ZhadyraUnisex“cheerful, beaming”same language (kazakh)
- ZeynepGirl“fragrant flowering tree”same language (kazakh)
- ZiyalyGirl“enlightened, cultured”same language (kazakh)
- AruzhanGirl“charming, lovely + soul”same language (kazakh)
- YermuratBoy“hero's wish”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Galina
What does the name Galina mean?
Galina means “calm, serene”. It comes from Greek. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Galina a girl's or a boy's name?
Galina is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Galina come from?
Galina is of Greek origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Galina?
Galina is recorded for Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Galina have?
Galina has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Galina recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Галина recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Галина (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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