https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GalinaGalina (Russian: Галина; from Greek: γαλήνη, lit. 'serenity, calm') is a Russian feminine given name. The name Gala is a contracted form and is also of Russian origin. It is generally transliterated as Halyna from Ukrainian and as Halina from Belarusian. The latter form is also frequently found in Poland. In ancient Greek mythology, Galene was one of the Nereid mermaids, known as the goddess of calm seas.