Galya

Galya is a feminine given name and nickname widely used in Slavic-speaking regions. It is most often a diminutive form of Galina, a name common in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and neighboring countries. In everyday use, Galya functions as an affectionate or informal form of Galina, though it can also be used as an independent given name in its own right.

The spelling Galya represents one transliteration from Cyrillic; variants include Galiya, Galia, and Galja, reflecting different transliteration traditions. The common diminutive in Cyrillic is Галя, derived from Галина. The name appears in literature, film, and media as a plausible Slavic female name, and its usage is influenced by cultural and family preferences.

Galya does not imply a specific ethnicity or age, and it can be found across generations and communities. Notable bearers would typically be listed under the full name Galina, with Galya appearing as a familiar form in many cases. See also Galina, the longer form from which Galya is derived, and related variants in other languages.