Magdeline
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Magdeline
Magdeline is a variant of Magdalene, derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "of Magdala," a town in ancient Judea, with the suffix "-ine" indicating feminine form.
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Etymology
Magdeline is a variant of Magdalene, derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "of Magdala," a town in ancient Judea, with the suffix "-ine" indicating feminine form. The name became prominent in Christian tradition through Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus, and has been used primarily in Christian cultures across Europe and the English-speaking world since medieval times.
Magdeline currently ranks #16,607 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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