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Madalena
from Magdala
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Madalena
Madalena comes from the Hebrew Migdal, 'tower', referring to the town of Magdala on the shores of Lake Tiberias, home of Mary Magdalene, a central figure in the Gospels. The name carries a long religious and royal tradition in Portugal, also borne by several infantas and duchesses. It's chosen today for its classic elegance and warm Portuguese sound, often affectionately shortened to Lena or Madá.
Variants around the world
How Madalena sounds in other languages.
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