Halina
Meaning of Halina
Halina is a beautiful and feminine name of Polish origin, pronounced as hah-LEE-nah. It carries a sense of elegance and charm, often associated with grace and kindness. The name Halina has a variant, Halinka, which offers a more affectionate and diminutive form. Over the years, Halina has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with its highest occurrence in recent history being 31 newborns in 2006. Despite not always being among the most common names, it has maintained a steady presence and continues to be cherished by those who appreciate its unique cultural roots and melodic sound.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as hah-LEE-nah (/xaˈlina/)
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Notable People Named Halina
| Halina Reijn is a versatile Dutch actress, writer, and film director. |
| Halina Poświatowska was a renowned Polish poet and writer. |
| Halina Konopacka was a Polish athlete who won the discus throw event at the 1928 Summer Olympics and later became a writer and poet. |
| Halina Birenbaum is a Polish-born Israeli Holocaust survivor, writer, poet, translator, and activist. |
| Halina Czerny-Stefańska was a renowned Polish pianist. |
| Halina Szwarc, a member of the Polish resistance during World War II, later became a professor of medicine in gerontology and held a leadership position at the Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw. |
| Halina Maria Frąckowiak is a renowned Polish pop and rock singer, composer, and author who gained fame during Poland's 1970s funk scene and released several successful albums, including "Ide" and "Geira." |
| Halina Jałowiec is a Polish chess player who holds the title of Woman FIDE Master (WFM) since 1986. |
| Halina Mierzejewska was a professor of linguistics at the University of Warsaw, specializing in the Institute of Polish Language. |
| Halina Machulska is a renowned Polish theater, film, and television actress. |
| Halina Bashlakova, a modern pentathlete from Belarus, competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, finishing twenty-first in the women's event with a score of 4,944 points. |
| Halina Karnatsevich, formerly known as Halina Baruk, is a Belarusian long-distance runner. |
| Halina Kołdras is a Polish field hockey player who competed in the women's tournament at the 1980 Summer Olympics. |
| Halina Maria Bieda is a Polish politician who serves as a Senator representing the constituency of Katowice. |
| Halina Kossobudzka was a Polish actress known for her roles in over twenty films and television shows from 1961 to 1987. |
