Magdalena

At a Glance

Meaning

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

Origin

Hebrew (via Aramaic/Greek Magdala)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

mag-duh-LAY-nahListen

Magdalena is a girl's name with Hebrew roots, passed down through Aramaic and Greek as "Magdala" — it traces to a woman from Magdala, a town whose own name means "tower." It's pronounced mag-duh-LAY-nah (IPA /mægdəˈleɪnə/). If you're drawn to names with a clear, traceable place-name history behind them, this is one to consider.

Meaning & Origin of Magdalena

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

Origin: Hebrew (via Aramaic/Greek Magdala).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Magdalena

Popularity of Magdalena

Magdalena has been recorded in U.S. baby name data since 1880. It reached its highest popularity in 1882, ranking #311 with 33 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #838 with 321 babies — fewer than a third of a percent shift in rank position but well over ten times the raw count of its 1882 peak.

Names Like Magdalena

These names share Magdalena’s style, era or origin.

• Adina
• Adira
• Ahava
• Anne
• Ariah
• Arielle

FAQ

What does the name Magdalena mean?

Woman from Magdala (a town whose name means ‘tower’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Magdalena?

Magdalena is pronounced mag-duh-LAY-nah (IPA: /mægdəˈleɪnə/).

Is Magdalena a popular name right now?

Magdalena peaked at #311 in 1882 and is ranked #838 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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