Galen

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Origin: Greek · English

Meaning

“calm and healer”

Cultural Notes

Name of the ancient Greek physician Claudius Galenus whose medical writings dominated Western medicine for over a thousand years.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1990s
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Famous People Named Galen

  • Galen (ancient physician), Galen Rupp

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