TheNameDBGalen
MasculineMeaning
Calm or peaceful, derived from the Greek word 'galene' meaning tranquility.
Etymology
The name comes from the Greek 'galene' (γαλήνη), which refers to calm weather or a peaceful state of mind. It was used as a given name in ancient Greece and later adopted in other cultures.
About the Name Galen
Galen is most famously associated with the ancient Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Pergamon, whose medical theories dominated Western medicine for over a thousand years. The name has been revived in modern times as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.