Magdalena

The first name Magdalena means 'the one from Magdala'. The name originates from the biblical figure 'Mary Magdalene' in the New Testament - a disciple of Jesus who came from the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee.

What does the name Magdalena mean?

The first name Magdalena means 'the one from Magdala'. The name originates from the biblical figure 'Mary Magdalene' in the New Testament - a disciple of Jesus who came from the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. In the Bible, the ancient Greek name María Magdalené was originally used, which eventually evolved into the Latinized form Maria Magdalena, or in German, Maria aus Magdala. Since the place name Magdala derives from the Hebrew word migdal meaning 'the tower', the name Magdalena is often referred to as 'the Exalted'. Mary Magdalene was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. She was present at both the crucifixion and the subsequent burial, and ultimately discovered his empty tomb on Easter morning with her companions. It was also Mary Magdalene who first encountered the resurrected Jesus and informed his disciples of the resurrection. In German-speaking countries, Magdalena is considered a timeless and popular girl's name. The name is widely used both in Germany and internationally, and is now also given in many different variants as well as short and pet forms. The most well-known variants of Magdalena are Magdalene and Lena. Other popular short forms include Alena, Lene, Leni, and Magda. Notable foreign forms include Madeleine (English, French, Swedish), Maddalena (Italian), Madalena (Portuguese), Malena (Swedish, Spanish), and Malin (Norwegian, Swedish). From the biblical name 'Maria Magdalena', the female first names Marleen, Marlen, Marlena, and Marlene have also emerged.

Where does the name Magdalena come from?

Etymology Magdalena is a female first name of ancient Hebrew and biblical origin meaning 'the one from Magdala' or 'the Exalted'. Ancient Hebrew Biblical

How do you pronounce Magdalena?

Sound & pronunciation of Magdalena: The name Magdalena is four to five syllables long and rhythmically complex. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Mag-da-le-na' [maɡdaˈleːna], with the middle syllable containing a long 'e' being stressed. The clear syllable structure gives the name stability. Magdalena sounds dignified and melodious - traditional, harmonious, and present.

When is the name day of Magdalena?

The name day for Magdalena is on May 25 (Maria Magdalena de Pazzi) and July 22 (Maria Magdalena).

Popularity

In the 1920s to the 1930s, the girl's name Magdalena in Germany predominantly ranked within the top 75 to top 110, placing it in the solid midfield of given names. In the 1940s and 1950s, the name stabilized within the top 75 to top 100. Particularly in the early 1950s, it reached position 75 in 1953 within the top 100 and remained consistently represented for many years.

Nicknames & pet names

Alena / Dalena / Ena / Lea / Lena / Lenchen / Lene / Leni / Lenka / Lenny / Maddie / Madel / Madzia / Maegi / Magalala / Magd / Magda / Magdachen / Magdala / Magdalenchen / Magdaleni / Magdali / Magdi / Magdl / Magdu / Magg / Magga / Magge / Maggi / Maggie / Maggilena / Maggileni / Maggitalena / Maggy / Magi / Magidalena / Mags / Majalanagda / Mala / Malena / Maxi / Meggey / Megi / Mena / Meni / Mäx / Nena / Schmeggi

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Famous people

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• Magdalena M. Moeller (German art historian)
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