Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Hebrew.
Magdalene is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'from Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee whose name may derive from a Hebrew word for 'tower.' Mary Magdalene was one of the most significant women in the New Testament — a devoted follower of Jesus, the first witness to the Resurrection.
Magdalene carries centuries of complex, layered meaning — devotion, redemption, and fierce loyalty. It's chosen by parents who want a name with serious biblical depth and a beautiful, flowing sound. Magdalene, Magdalena, or the shortened Magda all carry the same profound heritage.