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Madelina

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How to Pronounce Madelina

Pronounced mad-uh-LEE-nah /ˌmæd.əˈli.nə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Madeline/Magdalena — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower')Low

In 30 seconds: From Magdala: Madelina is a form of Madeline. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mad-uh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Aramaic
MeaningA form of Madeline/Magdalena — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower')
U.S. rank (2024)#7427 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 389

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219152024

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

Madelina is a form of Madeline/Magdalena — from Aramaic/Hebrew, 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mad-uh-LEE-nah'; nickname Lina).

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Madeline. Rare, from-Magdala at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Madeline/Magdalena means 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town meaning 'tower') — Madelina is a form, lyrical and classic (said 'mad-uh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Madeline — Aramaic/Hebrew etymology

Variations

MadelineMagdalenaMadalina

Nicknames

Lina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madelina mean?

Madelina is a form of Madeline/Magdalena — 'from Magdala; a woman of Magdala'.

How do you pronounce Madelina?

It's said mad-uh-LEE-nah /ˌmæd.əˈli.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Madelina a boy or girl name?

Madelina is a girl's name.

How popular is Madelina?

Madelina is a rare name in the U.S.

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