Madalena

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Madalena Pronunciation

Madalena is pronounced mah-dah-LEH-nah /ˌmɑ.dɑˈlɛ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Portuguese/Spanish form of Magdalena — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower'), as in Mary MagdaleneLow

In 30 seconds: From Magdala: Madalena is a Portuguese Magdalena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-dah-LEH-nah').

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Origin LowHebrew, Aramaic

MeaningA Portuguese/Spanish form of Magdalena — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower'), as in Mary Magdalene

U.S. rank (2024)#7425 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 810

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Madalena is a Portuguese/Spanish form of Magdalena — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower'), as in Mary Magdalene. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-dah-LEH-nah'; nickname Lena).

In the U.S. it appears in Portuguese and Brazilian families. Rare, from-Magdala at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Magdalena means 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower', as in Mary Magdalene) — Madalena is the Portuguese form, lyrical and classic (said 'mah-dah-LEH-nah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Magdalena — Aramaic/Hebrew etymology

Variations

MagdalenaMadaleneMaddalena

Nicknames

Lena

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Portuguese Aramaic

If you like Madalena…

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Maddalena— the Italian form

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Madalena?

Madalena is pronounced mah-dah-LEH-nah (/ˌmɑ.dɑˈlɛ.nə/). Press play above to hear Madalena said aloud.

How do you say Madalena?

Madalena is said mah-dah-LEH-nah (/ˌmɑ.dɑˈlɛ.nə/). Press play above to hear Madalena said aloud.

What does the name Madalena mean?

Madalena is a Portuguese form of Magdalena — 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower').

Is Madalena a boy or girl name?

Madalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Madalena?

Madalena is a rare name in the U.S.