Maddalyn
Hebrew via Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Maddalyn
Maddalyn is a modern English variant of Magdalene, derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "of Magdala" (a town in ancient Judea), ultimately referring to Mary Magdalene from Christian scripture.
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Etymology
Maddalyn is a modern English variant of Magdalene, derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "of Magdala" (a town in ancient Judea), ultimately referring to Mary Magdalene from Christian scripture. The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, with increased popularity in the United States since the late 20th century as part of a trend toward creative spelling variations of traditional names.
Maddalyn currently ranks #12,938 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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