The baby name Maddalene is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-ə-LEEN (IPA: /ˌmædəˈliːn/); alternate: MAD-ə-LEN (IPA: /ˌmædəˈlɛn/).
Maddalene is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Maddalene is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-ə-LEEN (IPA: /ˌmædəˈliːn/); alternate: MAD-ə-LEN (IPA: /ˌmædəˈlɛn/).
Maddalene is Hebrew in Origin.
Maddalene is an uncommon variant related to Magdalene, ultimately from Greek Magdalēnē “woman of Magdala,” itself rooted in Hebrew migdal “tower.” The double-d spelling reflects influence from Italian Maddalena, while the -ene ending nods to French Madeleine; in Italian, maddalene is also the plural of Maddalena, though as a given name this spelling is modern and rare.
Spread through devotion to Mary Magdalene, the name flourished across medieval Europe and developed many forms. Notable variants include Magdalene, Magdalena (German, Polish, Spanish, etc.), Magdaléna (Czech/Slovak), Madalena (Portuguese), Maddalena (Italian), and French Madeleine, with English spellings Madeline and Madelyn. Diminutives and pet forms include Magda, Lena, Maggie, and Maddie. Maddalene thus carries the enduring meaning “of Magdala” and, by extension, “tower,” offering a distinctive cross-cultural twist on a venerable, saintly classic.
Maddalene is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 1 recorded use, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
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