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Madalene

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Pronounced MAD-uh-leen /ˈmæd.ə.lin/High

Meaning: A spelling in the Magdalene/Madeline family, meaning 'of Magdala' — a village on the Sea of Galilee, and the home of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. The root is well documented; this spelling is one of many English variants.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gospel name in a gentle spelling: Madalene means 'of Magdala', the town of Mary Magdalene (said 'MAD-uh-leen').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek
MeaningA spelling in the Magdalene/Madeline family, meaning 'of Magdala' — a village on the Sea of Galilee, and the home of Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. The root is well documented; this spelling is one of many English variants.
U.S. rank (2024)#14517 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,418

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018902024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Madalene belongs to the Magdalene family, meaning 'of Magdala', the Galilean town of Mary Magdalene. Through French Madeleine and English Madeline the name spread everywhere, gathering dozens of spellings along the way — Madalene among the softer ones (said 'MAD-uh-leen').

This spelling is rare in the U.S., while Madeline and Madelyn are widely used. Gentle, classic, and devotional.

Did you know? Magdala was a fishing village on the Sea of Galilee — so Mary Magdalene's name is really 'Mary from Magdala', a place tag that became one of the most enduring names in the Christian world.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Madalene — Magdalene 'of Magdala'; Madeline family spellings

Variations

MadelineMagdaleneMadelene

Nicknames

MaddieLena

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If you like Madalene…

Madeline— the familiar English form
Magdalena— the fuller heritage form
Madelyn— a like modern spelling
Adeline— a like soft -line ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madalene mean?

Madalene is a form of Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala' — the Galilean town of Mary Magdalene.

How do you pronounce Madalene?

It's said MAD-uh-leen /ˈmæd.ə.lin/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Madalene a boy or girl name?

Madalene is a girl's name.

How popular is Madalene?

This spelling is rare, though Madeline and Madelyn are widely used favorites.

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