The baby name Madelena is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-uh-LAY-nuh (English, /ˌmædəˈleɪnə/),mah-deh-LEH-nah (Spanish/Italian-style, /maðeleˈna/).
The baby name Madelena is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced MAD-uh-LAY-nuh (English, /ˌmædəˈleɪnə/),mah-deh-LEH-nah (Spanish/Italian-style, /maðeleˈna/).
Madelena is in Origin.
Madelena is a variant of Magdalena/Madalena, ultimately from Greek Magdalēnē “woman from Magdala,” itself rooted in the Aramaic migdal “tower.” Through the cult of Mary Magdalene, it spread throughout medieval Christendom and appears in parish records across Iberia and Italy; in English-speaking regions it resurfaced with French influence in the early modern and Victorian eras.
The spelling Madelena occurs in Portuguese and Anglophone usage, sitting between Madalena (Pt) and Maddalena (It) and echoing Madeleine/Madeline. Related forms include Magdalena (Spanish, German, Polish), Magdalene (English), Madelene, and the Basque Maddalen. Common short forms are Maddy/Maddie, Lena, and Leni. The core meaning is “of Magdala” - by extension “tower” or “stronghold.” Usage today is uncommon but rising in Lusophone diasporas and among parents seeking a bridge between classic tradition and contemporary sound. Madelena offers a familiar nickname profile with a lyrical, pan-European feel.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Girls | 0 | #211 | 7 | 4,575 |
| France | Girls | 1971 | #309 | 3 | 1,352 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #896 | 8 | 8,739 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Madelena is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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