Magdeleine
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Magdeleine
Magdeleine derives from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "tower" or "elevated," combined with the feminine suffix "-eine," and refers to Mary Magdalene from Christian scripture.
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Etymology
Magdeleine derives from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "tower" or "elevated," combined with the feminine suffix "-eine," and refers to Mary Magdalene from Christian scripture. The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures and carries strong religious significance tied to the biblical figure of Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ.
Magdeleine currently ranks #3,988 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1908.
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