Galen
Found 8 entry about "Galen"
GAY-lən
Galen Name meanings & History
Calm, Tranquil. Modern form of the Greek name Γαληνός (Galenos), which meant "calm" from Greek γαλήνη (galene). It was borne by a 2nd-century BC Greco-Roman physician who contributed to anatomy and medicine. In modern times the name is occasionally given in his honour. Galen is primarily a male name that is used in English-speaking countries. It is a relatively uncommon name and is often chosen for boys who are expected to have a calm and peaceful demeanor.
Zodiac Sign of Galen: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo
Synonyms of Galen:
G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious
A: Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive,Argumentative,Angry,Action
L: Luscious,Languid,Lover,Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Liaison
E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven
N: Nagging,Nitpicking,Nice,Nutrition,Neat,Neurosis,Nervous
Galen is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Simple name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Galen of Pergamon (ancient Greek physician and philosopher), Galen Rupp (American long-distance runner), Galen Gering (American actor)
2.) Galen (Male)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: (Greek) calming; intelligent
Other Forms: Gaelin, Gailen, Gale, Galean, Galey, Gaylen
3.) Galen (Male)
4.) GALEN (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: Derived from the name Claudius Galenus (c. 130-200), a Greek physician and writer on medicine and philosophy to whom the system of medical practice Galenism is attributed. The name Galenus is believed to be derived from galene (calm). (GAY-LEN)
5.) Galen (Female)
6.) GALEN (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Galen is derived from the name Claudius Galenus (c. 130-200), a Greek physician and writer on medicine and philosophy to whom the system of medical practice Galenism is attributed. The name is believed to be derived from galene (calm). (GAY-LEN)
7.) GALEN (Male)
Usage: American
Meanings: Derived from the name Claudius Galenus (c. 130-200), a Greek physician and writer on medicine and philosophy to whom the system of medical practice Galenism is attributed. His surname is believed to be derived from galene (calm, serene). Var: Galenn. (GAY-LEN)
