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Halina

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Pronounced hah-LEE-nah /hɑˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Polish form of Helen/Halina — from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'Medium

In 30 seconds: Light, Polish-style: Halina is the Polish Helen — 'light, the bright one'. Elegant, soft, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek, Polish

MeaningPolish form of Helen/Halina — from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'

U.S. rank (2025)#4293 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births33 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,056

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Halina is a Polish form of Helen — from Greek, 'light, torch; bright'. An elegant, soft name across Poland, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe.

In the U.S. it appears in Polish families. Rare, light at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Helen comes from Greek, 'light, torch; bright' — Halina is its elegant Polish form, soft and lovely across Poland and Eastern Europe.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Halina — etymology

Variations

HelenaGalinaAlina

Nicknames

HalaLina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Halina mean?

Halina is the Polish Helen — Greek 'light, torch; bright'.

How do you pronounce Halina?

It's said hah-LEE-nah /hɑˈli.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Halina a boy or girl name?

Halina is a girl's name.

How popular is Halina?

Halina is a rare name in the U.S.