#8382024 rank
2007peak year
19,184babies named Magdalena since 1880
▲ +17%5-year trend
Magdalena popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Magdalena mean?
From the Hebrew migdal, 'tower', via Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, home of Mary Magdalene. Beloved across Europe and Latin America in many forms.
OriginHebrew
Syllables4
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
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Spellings & variants
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