Magda
German · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Magda
Magda is a shortened form of Magdala or Magdalene, derived from the Hebrew place name Magdala meaning "tower" or "elevated place," referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament.
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Etymology
Magda is a shortened form of Magdala or Magdalene, derived from the Hebrew place name Magdala meaning "tower" or "elevated place," referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. The name is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and secular European cultures, with particular prominence in Polish, German, and Scandinavian traditions, and gained additional cultural significance through its biblical association with one of Jesus's most important followers.
Magda currently ranks #9,853 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1966.
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