Halina
Halina is a Christian girl name of Greek, via Polish origin, meaning “Calm, serene”.
| Meaning | Calm, serene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek, via Polish |
| Pronunciation | hah-LEE-nah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Poland, Ukraine, Belarus |
Meaning and origin of Halina
Halina is the Polish and Ukrainian counterpart of the Russian Galina, usually traced to the Greek galene, calm sea or serenity. Some writers instead connect it with Helen. It was among the most fashionable Polish girls' names of the early and mid-twentieth century. The Ukrainian Cyrillic form is Галина.
Is Halina a Christian name?
Halina has no major saint of its own; it is used in Catholic Polish families and, as Halyna or Galina, in Orthodox Ukrainian and Russian ones.
How popular is Halina?
Common among older women in Poland; rarely chosen for babies today.
Gifts with the name Halina
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Halina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Halina mean?
Halina means 'Calm, serene'. It is of Greek, via Polish origin.
Is Halina a Christian name?
Halina has no major saint of its own; it is used in Catholic Polish families and, as Halyna or Galina, in Orthodox Ukrainian and Russian ones.
How do you pronounce Halina?
Halina is pronounced hah-LEE-nah.
Is Halina a boy or girl name?
Halina is usually a girl name.