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Magali

“Magali is a diminutive form of Magdala or Magdalene, derived from the Hebrew "Migdal" meaning "tower," referring to Mary Magdalene from Christian tradition.”

French · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,511
TrendStable
Peak year2000
Syllables3
OriginFrench
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench, Occitan
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 4
Global rank#16,622

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Magali

Magali is a diminutive form of Magdala or Magdalene, derived from the Hebrew "Migdal" meaning "tower," referring to Mary Magdalene from Christian tradition.

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Etymology

Magali is a diminutive form of Magdala or Magdalene, derived from the Hebrew "Migdal" meaning "tower," referring to Mary Magdalene from Christian tradition. The name is primarily used in French-speaking and Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, with particular popularity in France and Latin America during the 20th century.

Magali currently ranks #4,511 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.

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