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Madlaina
Fact Checked by Emily McNamara
Origin:Swiss
Meaning:Of Magdala; Elegant; Great; Tower
Madlaina is a Swiss Romansh respelling of Madeline and derived from the Greek and Hebrew Magdalene. This feminine name harkens back to a loyal disciple of Jesus in the Christian New Testament, who was famously the first person to see him after his resurrection. Madlaina means "of Magdala," "great," "tower," and "elegant," stemming from the Greek magdālā́ and Hebrew migdál. Madlaina charts very high in Switzerland, making it a wonderful choice in honoring baby's heritage.
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Behind the Name, Madlaina, February 2023
Behind the Name, Magdalene, May 2025
Name Doctor, Magdalene
Online Etymology Dictionary, Magdalene
Switzerland Federal Statistical Office, First names of newborns
Abarim Publications, Magdalene meaning, May 2025
Britannica, St. Mary Magdalene, disciple of Jesus, June 2025
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