Galena: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Galena – Meaning: the lead-ore mineral of the same name – Origin: Greek/Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: gah-LEE-nə


Galena is a Greek/Latin girl's name meaning “the lead-ore mineral of the same name”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Galena

Meaning: The lead-ore mineral of the same name.

Origin: Greek/Latin.

How to Pronounce Galena

Phonetic: gah-LEE-nə   IPA: /ɡəˈliːnə/

Popularity of Galena

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1902–2024.

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