Magdalena Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Magdalena Name at a Glance

Name	Magdalena
Meaning	Bitter. Woman from Magdala. The biblical Mary Magdalene came from Magdala area near the sea of Galilee.
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Magdalena Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Magdalena means “Bitter. Woman from Magdala. The biblical Mary Magdalene came from Magdala area near the sea of Galilee”. 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.

Magdalena Name Origin

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

Is Magdalena a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Magdalena

When considering Magdalena for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.