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Madelena

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Pronounced mah-duh-LAY-nah /ˌmɑː.dəˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Magdalena, from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee). Seen across Italian and Romanian tradition. Warm and Marian.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft form of Magdalena: Madelena means 'of Magdala' (said 'mah-duh-LAY-nah'). Warm and classic.
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Origin MediumItalian, Romanian
MeaningA form of Magdalena, from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee). Seen across Italian and Romanian tradition. Warm and Marian.
U.S. rank (2022)#11835 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819732022

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

Madelena is a form of Magdalena, from Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala.' It reads warm and lyrical, with a soft Marian root — rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-duh-LAY-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Marian, and lyrical.

Did you know? Madelena is a form of Magdalena — the name of Mary Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — carried in Italian and Romanian tradition (said 'mah-duh-LAY-nah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Madelena — Italian/Romanian Magdalena form; 'of Magdala'

Variations

MadalinaMagdalenaMaddalena

Nicknames

MadeLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madelena mean?

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

How do you pronounce Madelena?

It's said mah-duh-LAY-nah /ˌmɑː.dəˈleɪ.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Madelena a boy or girl name?

Madelena is a girl's name.

How popular is Madelena?

Madelena is a rare name in the U.S.

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