Magdalene Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Magdalene Name at a Glance

Name	Magdalene
Meaning	Woman of Magdala. From the tower. Famous bearer: St. Mary Magdalene, the repentant prostitute in the New Testament.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Magdalene Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Magdalene means “Woman of Magdala. From the tower. Famous bearer: St. Mary Magdalene, the repentant prostitute in the New Testament”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Magdalene Name Origin

Our database records Magdalene under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Magdalene a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Magdalene is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Magdalene

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