Healer
Pronunciation: GAY-len
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Galen is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Healer". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: GAY-len. Lucky number: 4. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Γαληνός
ο γιατρός ή ο καλός
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
GAY-len
IPA
/ˈɡeɪlən/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
4
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Galen of Pergamon was a renowned Roman physician, surgeon and philosopher of Galenic medicine. He lived during the Roman Empire period in the 2nd century AD. Galen is considered one of the greatest figures in the history of medicine, and his work influenced the development of modern medicine.
2nd century AD (129-216 AD)
Galen was born in Pergamon, Asia Minor (present-day Bergama, Turkey). He studied medicine in Smyrna and Corinth and became a physician in Rome under the patronage of several emperors. Galen's works covered anatomy, pharmacology, pathology, and therapeutics.
2nd century AD (129-216 AD)
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Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Galen
calm or serene personality traits
גאלן
משמעות שם זה היא רופא
Γαληνός
ο γιατρός ή ο καλός
Galenus
medicus vel calorus
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