What is the origin of the name Galena?

Galena is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Galena?

Galena is currently ranked #16041 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Galena?

Galena is pronounced gah-LEE-nah.

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Galena

gah-LEE-nah

Popularity

#16041

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

217

Peak Year

#8 in 2010

First Recorded

1902

Style

Vintage, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Greek name, Galena refers to a mineral. It's also associated with calmness and stillness.

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Gal Lena Gale

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Gal Lena Gale

Spelling Variations

Galina Gallina Galene

Similar Names

Serena Coralia Celeste Daphne Thea

Personality Traits

CalmGentleElegantArtisticWise

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