Galen

The meaning of Galen is ‘calm’ or ‘a healer’. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Greek origin. It comes from the Greek name Galenus which is derived from the word 'galēnos' which means ‘calm’. It was popularized by a Greek physician and surgeon named Aelius Galenus. Galenus was known as Galen of Pergamon. Galen was a popular healer and is credited for his great contributions to medicine which influenced Hippocrate’s theories about the human anatomy. He is credited for his research and study of the major systems in the human body such as the respiratory and circulatory systems. An epidemic known as the 'Plague of Galen' plagued Rome in 166 CE. Galen made a significant contribution to the disease's documentation and treatment. Since his death, several nursing and medicinal institutions have been named Galen or Gaalus in his honor. A famous person named Galen alive today is Galen Gerin. He is known for his role as Luis Lopez-Fitzgerald on the soap opera 'Passions' and as Rafe Hernandez on 'Days Of Our Lives'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

healer, calm

Origin

Greek

Numerology

G is for gracious, it shows everyday.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

L is for laughter, you spread wherever you go.

E is for eternal, your spirit will live.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Galen lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Galen in Pop Culture

• Paige Matthews character on TV's "Charmed"
• Tibetan: Pema