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Pronounced Pron. gah-LEH-nah (Russian)
Other Forms FormsGalina, Galene
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Contributor Contrib.anonymous on 1/28/2010
Meaning & History
Generally considered a variant of Galina and a Latinized form of Galene, Galena is also a mineral, one of the most important ores of lead, first mentioned by Pliny the Elder.
The many towns named Galena likely get their name from this mineral.
As a given name, Galena has been in use in the English-speaking world since the 1800s.
The many towns named Galena likely get their name from this mineral.
As a given name, Galena has been in use in the English-speaking world since the 1800s.