Madgelene
Hebrew/Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Madgelene
Madgelene is a variant spelling of Magdalene, derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "of Magdala," a town in ancient Judea, combined with the feminine suffix "-ene." The name primarily refers to Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus, and is used predominantly in Christian cultures, particularly in English-speaking, Germanic, and Scandinavian regions, with particular prominence in Catholic and Protestant traditions.
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Etymology
Madgelene is a variant spelling of Magdalene, derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "of Magdala," a town in ancient Judea, combined with the feminine suffix "-ene." The name primarily refers to Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus, and is used predominantly in Christian cultures, particularly in English-speaking, Germanic, and Scandinavian regions, with particular prominence in Catholic and Protestant traditions.
Madgelene currently ranks #4,705 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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