Magdalene
Aramaic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Magdalene
The name Magdalene derives from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "tower" or "elevated," from the Aramaic place name Migdal, referring to a town on the Sea of Galilee.
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Etymology
The name Magdalene derives from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "tower" or "elevated," from the Aramaic place name Migdal, referring to a town on the Sea of Galilee. It is primarily used in Christian cultures and derives its prominence from Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus mentioned in the New Testament, making it especially significant in Western Christianity.
Magdalene currently ranks #1,345 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1923.
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