Of Magdala; woman from the high tower
Magdalena is the Latin form of the Greek name Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. It denotes a person from Magdala, a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name is derived from the Hebrew word 'migdal', meaning tower.
Renowned Polish sculptor and fiber artist
Record-breaking German biathlete and Olympic gold medalist
Celebrated Czech operatic mezzo-soprano
Swedish professional footballer
Birth name of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
