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.
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
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#57 in 1921
Total Births
2,704
First Recorded
1893
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