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Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Of Madeline; Of Magdala; Elegant; Great; Tower; Guided

While their name might have many meanings, for baby Madi, every one is just another reason to love their name! Madi and its alternative spelling, Maddie, are shortened forms of Madeline, a feminine moniker with quite the story to tell. Deriving from the root name Magdalene, Madeline means “of Magdala,” “elegant,” “great,” and “tower,” in Hebrew and Greek, definitions that Madi shares! Interestingly, this particular spelling of Madi could also have links to the Arabic surname Madhi, meaning “guided,” though these links aren’t certain. With such an adorable name, little Madi is sure to start life on the right path.