Malen
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- Name
- Malen
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- Girl name
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Malen is a female first name that is considered a Basque short and pet form of Magdalena. The name has its roots in the Ancient Greek term magdālā́ (μαγδᾱλᾱ́) and translates to 'the one from Magdala'. Thus, it refers to the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee in Israel.
What does the name Malen mean?
The name Malen is a Basque short and pet form of Magdalena and is derived from the Ancient Greek magdālā́ (μαγδᾱλᾱ́). Translated, it means 'the one from Magdala' and refers to the place Magdala in Israel. The origin of the name traces back to Ancient Hebrew, where migdál (מגדל) and migdaláh mean 'the tower', 'elegant', and 'magnificent'. The Jewish Talmud mentions at least two places named Migdal. In the Araucanian language, spoken by indigenous peoples in Latin America, it means 'woman of malen' (Old South Slavic) = small. In the Bible, Mary Magdalene is portrayed as a faithful disciple of Jesus and is considered the second most important woman in the New Testament after Mary, the mother of Jesus. Other variants of the name include Malena, Malene, Maddi, Maddie, Madeline, Madeleine, Madelyn, Maddy, Mady, and Madina.
Where does the name Malen come from?
Malen has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the one from Magdala'.
How do you pronounce Malen?
The name Malen is generally pronounced as 'Ma-len' [ˈmaːlən]. The long 'a' sound at the beginning gives the name an open, bright aura, while the 'l' provides a gentle connection. The ending '-en' creates a calm, slightly nasal sound. This makes Malen appear Nordic and matter-of-fact - clear, balanced, and with a stable, serene presence.
When is the name day of Malen?
The name day for Malen is celebrated on July 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Malen is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2010 when it reached 2,348th place. Over the last ten years, Malen has been given about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.
Nicknames & pet names
Mali
Frequently asked questions about the name Malen
What is the origin of the name Malen?
Malen has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the one from Magdala'.
What does the name Malen mean?
The name Malen is a Basque short form of Magdalena and refers to the place Magdala in Israel. The original meaning is 'the tower', 'elegant', and 'magnificent'.
How popular is the name Malen?
The name Malen is common in various countries, including the Basque Country, Germany, and Croatia, but is not as frequent as some of its variants.