Madlene

Madlene is a German variant of the French name Madeleine, which has also been adapted to the French pronunciation. The name derives from the biblical name Magdalena and means 'the one from Magdala.' This refers to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus, who was born in Magdala by the Sea of Galilee and consequently bore the name Magdalena.

What does the name Madlene mean?

Madlene, a rather rare girl's name, is a German form adapted to the French pronunciation of Madeleine, the French version of the biblical name Magdalena. The name means 'the one from Magdala' and is closely associated with the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who was born in Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. The place name 'Magdala' originates from the Hebrew word migdal, which means 'tower,' which is why the name can also be interpreted as 'the exalted one.' Madlene is mainly found in Germany but also appears in Sweden. Notable international variants of Magdalena include Maddalena (Italian), Madalena (Portuguese), Malena (Swedish, Spanish), and Malin (Norwegian, Swedish).

Where does the name Madlene come from?

The first name Madlene has ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the one from Magdala' or 'the exalted one.'

How do you pronounce Madlene?

The pronunciation of the name Madlene is generally 'Mad-le-ne' [madˈleːnə]. The deeper 'a' sound at the beginning provides a grounding quality, while the stressed second syllable with the long 'e' creates a brighter sound. The gentle ending '-e' harmoniously rounds off the sound. Overall, Madlene conveys a balanced and feminine impression - structured, calm, and with a touch of classical grace.

When is the name day of Madlene?

The name day for Madlene is celebrated on May 25 and July 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Madlene is a fairly common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Madlene achieved its best ranking in 2011 at 1,286th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times as a first name, which earned it the 3,428th place during that time. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,275th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lenchen / Lene / Leni / Maddi / Maddie / Maddy / Made / Madi / Madlenka