The nameMalena
Malena is a Spanish girl's name, a short form of María Magdalena.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It comes from Magdalena (Madeleine), after Magdala, a town in Galilee.
Origin
Hebrew, through Spanish.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Malena
Malena in France
Malena was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 435 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Malena. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Malena in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Malena in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malena mean?
It comes from Magdalena (Madeleine), after Magdala, a town in Galilee.
What is the origin of the name Malena?
Hebrew, through Spanish.
Is Malena a girl's or a boy's name?
Malena is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Malena?
Variants and related names of Malena include Magdalena and Maria.