Magdelaine
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Magdelaine
The given name 'Magdalene' (or 'Magdelaine') is derived from the Aramaic name 'Maggdal', meaning 'from Magdala', a town in ancient Galilee, and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family.
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Etymology
The given name 'Magdalene' (or 'Magdelaine') is derived from the Aramaic name 'Maggdal', meaning 'from Magdala', a town in ancient Galilee, and is linguistically rooted in the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. The name has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, where Saint Mary Magdalene is a prominent figure, and has also been used in European cultures, particularly in France and Germany, with notable historical context in the biblical narrative and medieval hagiography.
Magdelaine currently ranks #987 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1900.
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