Halina
Halina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Halina
- A transliteration of the Belarusian female given name Галі́на (Halína).
Etymology
Borrowed from Belarusian Галі́на (Halína), from Ancient Greek γαλήνη (galḗnē, “calm”), name of a Nereid and of early martyrs venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
How popular is Halina?
Since 1880, 1,056 girls in the U.S. have been named Halina. Its highest rank for girls was #2441 in 1952. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Halina
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Halina FAQ
What does the name Halina mean?
A transliteration of the Belarusian female given name Галі́на (Halína). Borrowed from Belarusian Галі́на (Halína), from Ancient Greek γαλήνη (galḗnē, “calm”), name of a Nereid and of early martyrs venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
How popular is the name Halina?
Since 1880, 1,056 girls in the U.S. have been named Halina. Its highest rank for girls was #2441 in 1952. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Halina a boy or girl name?
Halina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,056 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.