Madalena
Madalena is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “woman from Magdala, elevated tower.” The Portuguese form of Magdalene, Madalena honors Mary Magdalene and carries deep Catholic devotion.
how do you pronounce Madalena?
mah-dah-LEH-nah
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what does Madalena mean?
The name Madalena means “woman from Magdala, elevated tower.” It comes from the Portuguese language tradition.
The Portuguese form of Magdalene, Madalena honors Mary Magdalene and carries deep Catholic devotion. The name is currently very popular in Portugal, reflecting a broader European trend of reviving classical religious names. It evokes both spiritual depth and gentle beauty.
where does the name Madalena come from?
Wiktionary derives Madalena from the town of Magdala, by way of a transliterated form given as migdál; the source doesn't supply an English gloss for that word, so the 'elevated tower' sense given elsewhere isn't independently confirmed by the text retrieved here, though 'woman from Magdala' is.
what are the nicknames and variants of Madalena?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Madalena?
- Madalena Iglésias (Portuguese singer and actress)
- Mary Magdalene (biblical figure, source of the name)
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what names go well with Madalena?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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