Madalena
Portuguese · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Madalena
Madalena means "woman from Magdala" and derives from the Hebrew name Magdalit, referring to a woman from the town of Magdala in ancient Judea.
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Etymology
Madalena means "woman from Magdala" and derives from the Hebrew name Magdalit, referring to a woman from the town of Magdala in ancient Judea. The name is used primarily in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian cultures, with strong Christian associations stemming from Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament.
Madalena currently ranks #6,722 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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