Maialen

Maialen represents the Basque variant of Magdalena and means 'the one from Magdala'. This biblical name has its roots in the disciple 'Mary Magdalene', who comes from the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee.

What does the name Maialen mean?

The name Maialen, as the Basque form of Magdalena, means 'the one from Magdala'. Its origin is biblical and refers to Mary Magdalene, who comes from the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. The place name Magdala is derived from the Hebrew word migdal, which means 'tower'; therefore, the name can also be translated as 'the Exalted'. Maialen is particularly popular in the Basque region of Spain. Notable bearers of the name include the Basque canoeist Maialen Chourraut and the poet Maialen Lujanbio.

Where does the name Maialen come from?

Maialen is a female first name with ancient Hebrew origins and carries the meanings 'the one from Magdala' or 'the Exalted'. The etymological basis is the ancient Hebrew word migdal, which means 'tower'. The name is primarily used in Basque and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Maialen?

Mai-alen, where the 'ai' is pronounced like in 'Mai'.

When is the name day of Maialen?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Maialen is considered a rare name and has not appeared in German name popularity lists. In Austria, the name reached its highest position at 1,703 in the name charts in 2013. Between 1984 and 2024, Maialen was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 7,542. No child has been named Maialen in the last ten years.

Nicknames & pet names

Maji