Woman from Magdala or high tower
Madelena is a Latinate form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew 'Migdal', meaning tower, signifying strength and elevated status.
Less common today
Madelena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,856 in 2008.
The protagonist in the musical comedy television series Galavant · Galavant
A character in the classic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho · The Mysteries of Udolpho
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
