Calm, peaceful, or shining light
Halina is a Slavic variation of the Greek name Galene, which refers to a calm sea. In some contexts, it is also associated with the name Helena, meaning shining light. It is widely used in Poland and other Eastern European countries.
Less common today
Halina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,280 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Polish Olympic gold medalist
Dutch actress and film director
Renowned Polish concert pianist
Prominent Polish lyric poet
