Gala

Meaning of Gala

Gala is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has several variations, including Galina. The origin of the name Gala is not definitively known, but it is believed to have Spanish or Eastern European roots. In American English, Gala is pronounced as GAH-luh (/ˈɡɑlə/), while in British English and Spanish, it is also pronounced as GAH-luh (/ˈɡɑlə/) and GAH-lah (/ˈɡala/), respectively.

According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, the popularity of the name Gala has been fluctuating over the years. In recent times, it has been given to approximately 45-60 newborn girls per year in the United States. While not one of the most common names, Gala maintains a sense of uniqueness and charm. Consider choosing Gala for your little one if you are looking for a name that stands out and has an international flair.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as GAH-lah (/ˈɡala/)

English

  • Pronunced as GAH-luh (/ˈɡɑlə/)

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Notable People Named Gala

Gala Rizzatto, also known as Gala, is an Italian pop singer and songwriter whose debut album "Come into My Life" featured multiplatinum singles and achieved Top 3 chart positions across Europe, South America, Russia, and the Middle East, with over six million records sold worldwide.
Gala Dalí, also known as Gala, was a prominent figure in surrealism and the wife of poet Paul Éluard and artist Salvador Dalí, inspiring numerous writers and artists.
Gala Gordon is an English producer and actress.
Gala Aleksić is a Serbian actress known for her roles in popular films and TV shows in the mid-1980s, and is married to TV director Vladimir Aleksić with whom she has two sons, Demian and Pavle.
Gala Montes is a Mexican actress and singer known for her roles in telenovelas such as El Señor de los Cielos, Mi familia perfecta, La mexicana y el güero, and Diseñando tu amor.
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