Galia
Galia is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Wave of God”.
| Meaning | Wave of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | גַּלְיָה |
| Pronunciation | GAHL-yah |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, Russia |
Meaning and origin of Galia
In Hebrew, Galia is usually explained as gal, 'wave', plus Yah, God, giving 'wave of God'. It is a modern Israeli name, popular from the mid-twentieth century. In Russian and other Slavic languages Galya is a separate name, a pet form of Galina, which has a different Greek origin, so families from the former Soviet Union may know both.
Is Galia a Jewish name?
Galia is a modern Hebrew name rather than a biblical one; it is used mainly by Israeli Jewish families.
How popular is Galia?
Familiar in Israel, where it peaked in the twentieth century.
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Spellings and variants of Galia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Galia mean?
Galia means 'Wave of God'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Galia a Jewish name?
Galia is a modern Hebrew name rather than a biblical one; it is used mainly by Israeli Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Galia?
Galia is pronounced GAHL-yah.
Is Galia a boy or girl name?
Galia is usually a girl name.