What does the name Magdalena mean?

The name Magdalena means "Woman of Magdala".

What is the origin of the name Magdalena?

Magdalena is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 321 babies were named Magdalena in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Magdalena is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 321 →

All-Time Total: 18,430

Peak Year: 2007

Magdalena is derived from the Aramaic name Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala." Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee in ancient Israel.

Girl names closely related to Magdalena

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Boy names closely related to Magdalena

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Names with similar meaning to Magdalena

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