Magda

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Magda Pronunciation

Magda is pronounced MAHG-dah /ˈmɑɡ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Magdalena/Magdalene — 'from Magdala', a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name means 'a tower'Low

In 30 seconds: From Magdala; the tower: Magda shortens Magdalena — 'from Magdala'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAHG-dah').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Aramaic

MeaningA short form of Magdalena/Magdalene — 'from Magdala', a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name means 'a tower'

U.S. rank (2024)#6802 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1966

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,860

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Magda is a short form of Magdalena/Magdalene — 'from Magdala', a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name means 'a tower' (the home of Mary Magdalene). A crisp, classic name across German, Polish, and Scandinavian families (said 'MAHG-dah'; nickname Maggie).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, from-Magdala-the-tower at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Magdalena means 'from Magdala' (a village whose name means 'a tower') — Magda is its crisp short form, classic across Europe (said 'MAHG-dah').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Magdalena — place etymology

Variations

MagdalenaMagdaleneMagde

Nicknames

Maggie

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Aramaic

If you like Magda…

Magdalena— the fuller form

Magdalene— the fuller form

Greta— a sound-neighbor vintage European girls' name

Jada— shares the -da ending

Malka— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Magda?

Magda is pronounced MAHG-dah (/ˈmɑɡ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Magda said aloud.

How do you say Magda?

Magda is said MAHG-dah (/ˈmɑɡ.dɑ/). Press play above to hear Magda said aloud.

What does the name Magda mean?

Magda shortens Magdalena — 'from Magdala', a village whose name means 'a tower'.

Is Magda a boy or girl name?

Magda is a girl's name.

How popular is Magda?

Magda is a rare name in the U.S.