High tower or woman from Magdala
Magda is a shortened form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. The name is derived from the Aramaic word 'magdala', which means tower, signifying strength and elevation. It has long been used as a standalone name in Germany, Poland, and Scandinavia.
Less common today
Magda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,194 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Australian actress and comedian
Polish television personality and restaurateur
Prominent figure in Nazi Germany
Mistress and later wife of King Carol II of Romania
