Halina
[həˈliːnə]Meaning
Polish and Belarusian form of Galina, from Ancient Greek galene, "calm"
Background Story
Halina is the Polish and Belarusian form of Galina. The name goes back to the Ancient Greek galene, meaning "calm", the name of a Nereid and of early martyrs venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Halinka is a diminutive form.
Variations
Helena, Alina, Elena
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