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Origin: American

Meaning: Of Magdala; Tower; Elegant; Torch, shining light

Alennia is an American name borne of historic and graceful monikers like Magdalena and Helena. Typically given to girls, Alennia has many meanings to inspire your little one. Magdalena is a Latin version of Magdalene, a name borne by the New Testament’s Mary Magdalene. She was named as such because she was from Magdala—a village on the Sea of Galilee—which translates to “tower” or “elegant” in Hebrew. Deriving from the Greek term helene, Helena signifies “torch” or “shining light,” matching baby’s glowing personality and radiant beauty. Chic and bright, baby Alennia will have the world at their feet with traits that put them a step above the rest.