The nameMagdalena
Magdalena is the Latin, Spanish and Slavic form of Madeleine. In France it was mostly given in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew and Aramaic
Meaning
Magdalena means "from Magdala", the Galilean village of Mary Magdalene.
Origin
Hebrew and Aramaic, through Latin.
History
Found in France since the 1920s, Magdalena peaked around 1980.
Popularity of the name Magdalena
Magdalena in France
Magdalena was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 840 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Magdalena. Its rise began around 1962, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Magdalena in France were born before 1990. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 22 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Magdalena in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magdalena mean?
Magdalena means "from Magdala", the Galilean village of Mary Magdalene.
What is the origin of the name Magdalena?
Hebrew and Aramaic, through Latin.
Is Magdalena a girl's or a boy's name?
Magdalena is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Magdalena?
Variants and related names of Magdalena include Alena, Madeleine, Madelyn, Majda and Malena.