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Madailein
Pronounced mad-uh-LIN /ˌmæd.əˈlɪn/Low
Meaning: Madailein is an Irish spelling of Madeleine, from Magdalene, 'woman of Magdala,' after the Galilean town whose name comes from a Hebrew word for 'tower.' The name honors Mary Magdalene of the Gospels.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Madailein is the Irish dress of Madeleine, which comes from Magdalene, 'woman of Magdala.' The Galilean town's name traces to a Hebrew word for 'tower,' and the name has long been linked to Mary Magdalene.
It was never common, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-two-thousands. A girl named Madailein then is still young, her name a Gaelic spin on a Gospel classic.
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What does the name Madailein mean?
It is an Irish form of Madeleine, from Magdalene, 'of Magdala,' a town whose name means 'tower.'
How do you pronounce Madailein?
It is said mad-uh-LIN /ˌmæd.əˈlɪn/ - three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Madailein a boy or girl name?
Madailein is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Madailein?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in the mid-two-thousands.