Galina

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Galina (Russian: Галина; from Greek: γαλήνη, lit.'serenity, calm') is a Russian feminine given name.[1] The name Gala is a contracted form and is also of Russian origin.[1] It is generally transliterated as Halyna in Ukrainian and as Halina in Belarusian. The latter form is also frequently found in Poland.

Two Christian female martyrs of this name are recognized by the Orthodox church: the first died in 252 (feast day March 10 old style), the other one, the more famous Galina of Corinth, in 290 (feast day April 16 old style).[2][3]

Forms

Diminutives include:

  • Common: Galya, Galka, Gala, Galochka, Galusha, Galechka, Galenka, Galinka
  • Less common: Galinochka (Галиночка), Galinushka (Галинушка), Galinushenka (Галинушенька), Галиха, Галиша, Галишка, Галишна, Галок.[4]

People

Galina of Corinth (Russian icon)

References

See also

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