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Madelene

MAD-uh-lin

Madelene is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variant of Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee.”. It currently ranks #12897 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1921.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Madelene Means

A variant of Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee.

The Story of Madelene

From the shores of the Sea of Galilee, a name echoing ancient grace now awaits your daughter.

Madelene is a graceful variant of Magdalene, a name with deep biblical roots, referring to a 'woman from Magdala,' a town on the Sea of Galilee. This name carries historical and spiritual significance, associated with figures of devotion and grace. It has been a respected name across centuries in Christian cultures, traveling from the Holy Land through Europe and eventually to the wider world.

To say 'Madelene' is to invoke a sense of serene elegance and profound grace. It’s a name that feels both grounded in history and beautifully light. When you write 'Madelene' for your daughter, you’ll feel the gentle compassion it embodies, a name that promises kindness and an inner poise that will guide her.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Personality Traits

gracefulintelligentcompassionateelegant

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Peak Year

#57 in 1921

Total Births

2,704

First Recorded

1893

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