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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 3 MayName day in 3 European calendars

Halina

[ˈɦalina]

Halina is a feminine name of Greek origin, widespread especially in Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian traditions. Derived from Galene, it relates to calm weather, peace, and the tranquil sea. It sounds refined, classic, and gentle, making it a timeless choice.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Halina
Czech:
Halina
Hungarian:
Polish:
Halina
Ukrainian:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin associated with serenity, calm, and a quiet sea.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Halina je poľská a bieloruská podoba mena Galina, ktoré pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Galéné (Γαλήνη). Grécke slovo galḗnē označuje pokoj, bezvetrie alebo pokojné more. Podoba Halina sa v slovanskom prostredí ustálila v jazykoch, v ktorých pôvodnému g zodpovedá h.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Halina is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

HALINA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

19 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
3 May
Slovak Extended Calendar
1 July
Polish Calendar
2 July
Lotyšsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈɦalina]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Halina
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Haliny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Haline
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Halinu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Halina
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Haline
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Halinou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
HalinkaHaliHalka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Halina
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Halina! Halinka! Hali!

Notable figures named Halina

9

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Halina Konopacka
PL
1900 – 1989Historical Figure

Polish athlete (1900-1989)

Halina Reijn
NL
born 1975Notable Figure

Dutch actress and writer (born 1975)

Halina Pawlowská
CZ
born 1955Notable Figure

Czech writer, screenwriter, presenter, humorist, journalist and actress (born 1955)

Halina Zalewska
IT
1940 – 1976Historical Figure

Italian actress (1940-1976)

Halina Mlýnková
PL
born 1977Notable Figure

Polish singer (born 1977)

Halina Abramczyk
PL
born 1951Notable Figure

Polish physicist and chemist

Halina Korn-Żuławska
GB
1902 – 1978Historical Figure

Polish painter and sculptor (1902-1978)

Halina Gordon-Półtorak
PL
born 1954Notable Figure

Polish ice dancer

Test how Halina sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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Full name:

Halina Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:H.S.without dots:HS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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