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Magdalene: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“of Magdala”
میگڈلین
Μαγδαληνή
What Magdalene means
Magdalene (میگڈلین, Aramaic Μαγδαληνή) is a Christian girl’s name that means “of Magdala”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Magdala.
Magdalene at a glance
- Meaning
- of Magdala
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- mag-duh-leen
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- M · م
Meaning of Magdalene
- In English
- of Magdala
- اردو میں معنی
- مجدل کی رہنے والی
Origin and history of Magdalene
From Greek Magdalēnē, from Aramaic Magdala, tower, meaning 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee; its name means 'tower'.
Base wordGreek Magdalēnē, from Aramaic Magdala, tower
How to say and write Magdalene
- Say it
- mag-duh-leen3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Magdalene
- Urdu
- میگڈلین
- Original script
- Μαγδαληνή
- Other spellings
- Magdalena · Madeleine · Madeline
- Known bearer
- St Mary Magdalene
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Magdalene
Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Magdalene.
- Malachiملاکیmessenger of JehovahBoyHebrew
- Malcolmمیلکمdevotee of St ColumbaBoyCeltic
- ManuelمینوئلGod with usBoyHebrew
- Matthewمیتھیوgift of JehovahBoyHebrew
- Matthiasمیتھیاسgift of JehovahBoyGreek
- Micahمائیکاwho is like Jehovah?BoyHebrew
- Michaelمائیکلwho is like God?BoyHebrew
- AaronایرنMeaning disputedBoyHebrew
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- Angelinaاینجلیناlittle angelGirlGreek
- Annaایناgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- Anneاینgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- BenedictaبینیڈکٹاblessedGirlLatin
- BettyبیٹیGod is my oathGirlHebrew
- Ceciliaسیسیلیاblind (a Roman family name)GirlLatin
- CelesteسلیسٹheavenlyGirlLatin
Questions about the name Magdalene
What does the name Magdalene mean?
Magdalene means “of Magdala”. In Urdu: مجدل کی رہنے والی. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Magdalene a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Magdalene is a girl’s name.
Is Magdalene a Christian name?
Yes. Magdalene is used by Christian families. It is of Aramaic origin. From Greek Magdalēnē, from Aramaic Magdala, tower, meaning 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee; its name means 'tower'.
How do you pronounce Magdalene?
Say it “mag-duh-leen”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Magdalene in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Magdalene is written میگڈلین. In its original script: Μαγδαληνή.
What are other spellings of Magdalene?
Magdalene is also spelled Magdalena, Madeleine, Madeline.
Who is a famous person named Magdalene?
St Mary Magdalene
Is the meaning of Magdalene verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.