Galen

Galen Meaning & Origin

About Galen
The name Galen is of Greek origin and means "calm" or "serene." It is derived from the Greek word "galēnē," which translates to "tranquil" or "peaceful." Galen is a name often associated with individuals who possess a composed and tranquil nature, reflecting a sense of inner peace and serenity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Galen are male.

Galen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 13.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeɪlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galen in Braille

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

The name Galen in braille

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

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

The name Galen in sign language

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