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Madalina

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Pronounced mah-dah-LEE-nah /ˌmɑː.dɑːˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Romanian form of Magdalena, ultimately from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee). Warm and Marian in root.Low

In 30 seconds: A Romanian form of Magdalena: Madalina means 'of Magdala' (said 'mah-dah-LEE-nah'). Warm and classic.
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Origin MediumRomanian
MeaningA Romanian form of Magdalena, ultimately from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee). Warm and Marian in root.
U.S. rank (2024)#16697 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720052024

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

Madalina is a Romanian form of Magdalena, from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' It carries a soft Marian heritage and a flowing sound — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-dah-LEE-nah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Romania. Rare, Marian, and flowing.

Did you know? Madalina is the Romanian form of Magdalena — the name of Mary Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala,' a town by the Sea of Galilee (said 'mah-dah-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Madalina — Romanian Magdalena form; 'of Magdala'

Variations

MadalenaMagdalenaMadeline

Nicknames

MadaLina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madalina mean?

Madalina is a Romanian form of Magdalena, from Mary Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala.'

How do you pronounce Madalina?

It's said mah-dah-LEE-nah /ˌmɑː.dɑːˈliː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Madalina a boy or girl name?

Madalina is a girl's name.

How popular is Madalina?

Madalina is a rare name in the U.S.

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