Madlaina

The girl's name Madlaina is a Romansh variant of Magdalena and carries the meaning 'the one from Magdala'. It refers to the biblical figure Maria Magdalena, who is considered a disciple of Jesus Christ and was born in Magdala, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, which is why she received the name 'Magdalena'.

What does the name Madlaina mean?

Madlaina is a Romansh form of Magdalena, which means 'the one from Magdala'. The name refers to Maria Magdalena, a disciple of Jesus, who was born in the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. The name 'Magdalena' has its roots in the place name, derived from the Hebrew word 'migdal', meaning 'tower'. Therefore, the first name is often translated as 'the Exalted'. Madlaina is relatively rare and primarily found in Switzerland. An alternative spelling in Romansh is Madleina. International variants of Magdalena include Madeleine (English, French, Swedish), Maddalena (Italian), Madalena (Portuguese), Malena (Swedish, Spanish), and Malin (Norwegian, Swedish).

Where does the name Madlaina come from?

The name Madlaina has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the one from Magdala' or 'the Exalted'. The term comes from the Hebrew word 'migdal', meaning 'tower'. In languages, the name is anchored in Romansh and Swiss.

How do you pronounce Madlaina?

The pronunciation of Madlaina is three syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mad-lai-na' [madˈlaɪna]. It begins with a compact consonant cluster that gives the name structure. The diphthong 'ai' adds momentum and lightness in the middle, while the final 'a' leaves an open, warm sound. Overall, the name Madlaina conveys a lively, melodic, and slightly alpine touch.

When is the name day of Madlaina?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Madlaina is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 1930 at 336th. In the last ten years, Madlaina has been given as a first name approximately 20 times, which earned it the 7,036th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Laina / Maddie / Madi / Madli / Madulain / Mäd / Naina

Famous people

• Madlaina Pollina (musician with 'Steiner & Madlaina')