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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Woman from Magdala

Maddelena is a variant of the Hebrew girls' names Magdalena and Madeleine, meaning "woman from Magdala." Magdala was an ancient Jewish city on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, a few miles north of Tiberias. It is believed to be the birthplace of Mary Magdalene, one of the followers of Jesus Christ and a witness to his rebirth. Your little one can grow up in the knowledge that Maddelena is a sacred title and feel blessed by the honor bestowed upon them.