Galinda

Galinda Meaning & Origin

About Galinda
The name "Galinda" is of uncertain origin and meaning. It is believed to be a variant of the name "Glinda," which is derived from the Welsh word "glรขn" meaning "pure" or "clean." In popular culture, the name gained recognition through the character Galinda/Glinda in the novel and musical "Wicked," where it is associated with beauty, charm, and transformation. However, the name itself does not have a widely accepted or definitive meaning.

๐ŸŒ Origin
โœจ Name Variations
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Galinda are female.

Galinda Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
KLNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
GA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
G040530
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA0 L IY1 N D AH0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/galinda*/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('KLNT', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Galinda in Braille

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

The name Galinda in braille

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

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

The name Galinda in sign language

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