Magdalene

At a Glance: Name: Magdalene – Meaning: woman from Magdala (a town whose name means 'tower') – Origin: Hebrew (via Aramaic/Greek Magdala) – Gender: primarily used for girls

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Magdalene means "woman from Magdala," a town whose own name means 'tower.' It has Hebrew roots, arriving through Aramaic and Greek forms of Magdala. If you like a name with a place-based meaning and a long, full sound, Magdalene fits.

Meaning & Origin of Magdalene

Meaning: Woman from Magdala (a town whose name means 'tower').

Origin: Hebrew (via Aramaic/Greek Magdala).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

Popularity of Magdalene

Magdalene ranked #1419 in 2024, with 157 babies given the name. Its highest ranking in the Social Security data, which runs from 1880 to 2024, was #432 in 1904, when 56 babies received it.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Magdalene mean?

Woman from Magdala (a town whose name means ‘tower’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Magdalene)

Is Magdalene a popular name right now?

Magdalene peaked at #432 in 1904 and is ranked #1419 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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