Gala

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Gala varies depending on its origin. As an Italian name, it means "festivity" or "merrymaking". As a Norse name, it means "to sing in a loud voice". And as a shortened version of Galadriel, it means "maiden crowned with a radiant garland".
Scripts(How to write)
Gala is the same in multiple languages, including Italian and Spanish.
Гала(Russian)
Popularity
Gala is not a very common name and its popularity varies depending on the country. In the United States, it was not ranked in the top 1000 baby girls' names in 2020.

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Gala Name meanings & History

Gala has multiple origins. It can be derived from the Italian word "gala" which means "festivity", or the Old Norse word "gala" which means "to sing in a loud voice". It can also be a shortened version of the name Galadriel from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings". The meaning of Gala varies depending on its origin. As an Italian name, it means "festivity" or "merrymaking". As a Norse name, it means "to sing in a loud voice". And as a shortened version of Galadriel, it means "maiden crowned with a radiant garland". Short form of Galina. Gala can be used as a first name for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Gala: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gala:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter,Genuine

A: Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Angry

L: Languid,Lazy,Legal,Lover,Liaison,Luscious,Lovely

Gala is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name

Famous People

Gala Dali was a Russian wife and muse of surrealist artist Salvador Dali. Gala Mukomolova is a contemporary poet and an online personality.

2.) GALA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Scandinavian name derived from the Old French gale (enjoyment, pleasure) via the Middle Dutch wale (riches, wealth). (GAH-LAH)


3.) Gala (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (French, Scandinavian) joyful celebrant

Other Forms: Gaila, Gailah, Galaa, Galuh, Gayla


4.) Gala (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: The name Gala has different meanings based on its origins. In Spanish, it means "festive" or "celebration". In Hebrew, it means "wave", which symbolizes movement and fluidity. In Italian, it means "calm waters", representing serenity.

Pronunciation: GA-la
The name Gala is pronounced as Gah-lah.


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Description: The name Gala has various origins. It is a Spanish name that means "festive" or "celebration". It's also a Hebrew name that means "wave", and finally, it is derived from the Italian name Galasso, meaning "calm waters". The name Gala has different meanings based on its origins. In Spanish, it means "festive" or "celebration". In Hebrew, it means "wave", which symbolizes movement and fluidity. In Italian, it means "calm waters", representing serenity. Spanish feminine form of Gallus. Gala is used mostly as a girls' name, and it's popular among parents seeking unique and exotic names for their daughters.

Famous People

Famous people bearing the name Gala include Gala Dalí, a Russian artist, and writer who was married to the Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.

5.) Gala (Female)

Usage: Croatian

Meanings: The meaning of the name Gala depends on its origin. In Old English, it means 'to sing', while in Greek it means 'she who is milk-white'. In Spanish, it means 'festivity' or 'celebration'.

Pronunciation: GAH-lah
The name Gala is pronounced as Gah-la.


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Description: The name Gala has multiple origins. It is derived from the Old English word 'galan', which means 'to sing'. It is also a variant of the Greek name Galatea, which means 'she who is milk-white'. Additionally, Gala is a Spanish name that means 'festivity' or 'celebration'. The meaning of the name Gala depends on its origin. In Old English, it means 'to sing', while in Greek it means 'she who is milk-white'. In Spanish, it means 'festivity' or 'celebration'. Derived from the world gala, an old Croatian adjective meaning "black, brown". Gala is a name that can be used across different cultures and languages. It is most popular in Spanish-speaking countries, but it is also used in English-speaking countries and other parts of the world.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Gala include Gala Dali, who was a Russian artist and the wife of Salvador Dali.

6.) Gala (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The meaning of the name Gala varies depending on the origin. Some interpretations include calm, healer, festivity, or precious.

Pronunciation: GAH-lah
The pronunciation of Gala will also depend on the language it is being used in. In English, it is typically pronounced as "Ga-la."


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Description: The name Gala has multiple origins. It is a feminine version of the Greek name Galen, which means "calm" or "healer." In Spanish, Gala means "festivity" or "celebration." The name can also be traced back to the Slavic language, where it means "dear" or "precious.". The meaning of the name Gala varies depending on the origin. Some interpretations include calm, healer, festivity, or precious. Derived from the world gala, an old Croatian adjective meaning "black, brown". The name Gala is primarily used as a feminine given name.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Gala include Gala Dali, a Spanish artist and writer who was the wife of the famous artist Salvador Dali.

7.) Gala (Female)

Usage: Norwegian

Meanings: (Norwegian) singer.

Other Forms: Galah, Galla, Gallah


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