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Maddalena

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How to Pronounce Maddalena

Pronounced mah-dah-LAY-nah /ˌmɑ.dɑˈleɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Magdalene — 'of Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee, from Hebrew migdal, 'a tower')Medium

In 30 seconds: Of Magdala: Maddalena is the Italian Magdalene — 'a woman of Magdala'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-dah-LAY-nah').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian
MeaningThe Italian form of Magdalene — 'of Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee, from Hebrew migdal, 'a tower')
U.S. rank (2024)#6283 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 850

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519162024

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

Maddalena is the Italian form of Magdalene — 'of Magdala; a woman of Magdala', a town on the Sea of Galilee (from Hebrew migdal, 'a tower'). The name honors Mary Magdalene, a devoted follower of Jesus. A lyrical, classic Italian name (said 'mah-dah-LAY-nah'; nicknames Lena, Maddi).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, of-Magdala at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Magdalene means 'of Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee, from Hebrew migdal, 'a tower') — Maddalena is its lyrical Italian form, for Mary Magdalene (said 'mah-dah-LAY-nah').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Maddalena — root etymology

Variations

MagdalenaMagdaleneMaddalene

Nicknames

Lena

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If you like Maddalena…

Magdalena— the Spanish/German form
Elena— a fellow -lena girls' name
Valentina— another lyrical Italian girls' name
Elianna— a fellow Hebrew choice
Daviana— another biblical pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maddalena mean?

Maddalena is the Italian Magdalene — 'of Magdala; a woman of Magdala'.

How do you pronounce Maddalena?

It's said mah-dah-LAY-nah /ˌmɑ.dɑˈleɪ.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maddalena a boy or girl name?

Maddalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Maddalena?

Maddalena is a rare name in the U.S.

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