Madelena

Madelena is a variant of the Portuguese name Madalena, which in turn is derived from the biblical name Magdalena. The meaning of the name is 'the one from Magdala' and refers to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus Christ, who was born in Magdala on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and thus received the name 'Magdalena'.

What does the name Madelena mean?

Madelena is a form of Madalena, the Portuguese variant of the biblical name Magdalena. The name means 'the one from Magdala' and is closely associated with the biblical Mary Magdalene, who lived as a disciple of Jesus in the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. The name Magdala itself is derived from the Hebrew word migdal, which means 'tower', which is why the first name is often translated as 'the exalted one'. The spelling Madelena likely originated in the Middle Ages and is quite rare today. Popular international variations of Magdalena include Madeleine (English, French, Swedish), Maddalena (Italian), Malena (Swedish, Spanish), and Malin (Norwegian, Swedish).

Where does the name Madelena come from?

Madelena is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin and means 'the one from Magdala' or 'the exalted one'. The origin of the word is the ancient Hebrew migdal, which means 'tower'. The languages in which the name appears are Italian and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Madelena?

The pronunciation of Madelena is four syllables and flowing. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ma-de-le-na' [madəˈleːna]. It begins softly and develops into a steady, melodic sequence. The open vowels promote a calm sound flow, while the long 'e' in the middle gives the name an elegant touch. The final 'a' rounds off the sound harmoniously, making Madelena overall soft and sonically balanced.

When is the name day of Madelena?

The name day of Madelena is celebrated on May 25 and July 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Madelena is considered a rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,656th place on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Germany, resulting in a rank of 10,750. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Information on the global popularity and rankings of Madelena in other countries is also available.