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Madaleine

MAD-uh-line

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

206

Peak Year

#17 in 1997

First Recorded

1915

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Madaleine is a variant spelling of 'Magdalene,' which is of Hebrew origin, referring to a woman from Magdala. It is often associated with Mary Magdalene.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mary Magdalene

    Biblical figure, a follower of Jesus.

  • Madeleine Albright

    First female US Secretary of State.

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Personality Traits

DevoutElegantResilientCompassionate

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