Meaning
tower of incense, tower of myrrh
Origin
Magdalena is a name of Greek origin, rooted in christian tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (AT, BE, CL, CO, CZ, DE, ES, FR, GB, HU, IR, IT, MX, PE, PL, US).
Style
- traditional
- religious
- classic
- elegant
- feminine
- international
Famous people named Magdalena
- Mary Magdalene
- Magdalene Mary Alacoque
Variations
Magdalen, Magda, Magdalène, Maggie, Lena
Nicknames
Magda, Lena, Magi, Maggie, Maga, Mag, Maggy
Popularity
Magdalena appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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