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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Woman from Magdala (a town whose name means 'tower')
- Origin
- French (from Hebrew via Magdala)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAD-uh-lin
Madeleine traces back through French to Hebrew, rooted in Magdala, a town whose own name meant 'tower' — so at its root, the name points to a woman from Magdala. It's pronounced MAD-uh-lin, and it carries a classic, storybook romance that still reads as familiar rather than fussy.
Meaning & Origin of Madeleine
Meaning: Woman from Magdala (a town whose name means 'tower').
Origin: French (from Hebrew via Magdala).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Madeleine
MAD-uh-linIPA /ˈmædəlɪn/
Popularity of Madeleine
In 2024, 707 girls were named Madeleine, ranking it #437 nationally — a good distance from its high point in 1998, when it hit #217 with 1,424 babies given the name.
Names Like Madeleine
These names share Madeleine’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Madeleine mean?
Woman from Magdala (a town whose name means ‘tower’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Madeleine?
Madeleine is pronounced MAD-uh-lin (IPA: /ˈmædəlɪn/).
Is Madeleine a popular name right now?
Madeleine peaked at #217 in 1998 and is ranked #437 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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