Magdalen

MAG-duh-len'MAG-duh-len'3 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Devout

MEANING

Of Magdala

ORIGIN

Christian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the name of a town on the Sea of Galilee, Magdala, meaning 'tower' in Hebrew.

CULTURAL NOTES

Magdalen is often associated with Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained popularity in medieval Europe due to veneration of Mary Magdalene.

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Magdalen - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations