Gala

Gala Meaning & Origin

About Gala
The name "Gala" is of Italian origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Italian word "gala" which means "festivity" or "celebration," reflecting a joyful and lively nature. Additionally, "Gala" can also be a variant of the name "Galina," which has Russian origins and means "calm" or "serene." Overall, the name "Gala" often conveys a sense of happiness, vibrancy, and tranquility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gala are female.

Gala Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 30.43% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgælə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gala in Braille

Here's how to represent Gala in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gala in braille

How to Spell the Name Gala in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gala using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gala in sign language

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