The name Galina comes from the Roman cognomen Galenus, which originated in the Greek word 'galene' - 'calm'. This was the name of a 2nd-century BC Greco-Roman physician who contributed to anatomy and medicine.

Galina is a frank, open-hearted and single-minded woman. She is serious and concentrated but has the ability to relax quickly. She is a bit self-willed and always elegant. Galina likes to be the center of attention. At home she is tender and affectionate but demanding.