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Origin: Swiss

Meaning: Woman from Magdala

Madlaina is a Swiss respelling of Madeline that draws inspiration from the biblical figure Mary 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 "woman from Magdala," after Mary's birthplace, and takes after the Greek _magdālā́_ and Hebrew _migdál_, meaning "tower," "elegant," or "great." This variation is particularly popular with Switzerland’s Romansh speakers, making it a way to celebrate both your faith and heritage.