Madeleine - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Madeleine

MAD-uh-layn'MAD-uh-layn'3 syllables
🇫🇷French
Sophisticated

MEANING

Woman from Magdala

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'of Magdala'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Christian tradition, Mary Magdalene is a key figure, often considered a saint.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name became popular in France during medieval times and spread to other cultures.

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