Галина
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Славянски/гръцки
Meaning:
Произлиза от гръцкото 'галини', което означава 'спокойствие, тихост, мир'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Галина is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
The name Галина has славянски/гръцки origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от гръцкото 'галини', което означава 'спокойствие, тихост, мир'.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Галя, Гали, Галинка, Гина.
Did you know?
Some Bulgarian villages still practice the peculiar custom of "name day bathing" - on St. John's Day, newlyweds are dunked in an icy river for health and fertility. Imagine this freezing shower as a way to start your celebration!