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.
About 320 girls were named Magdalena in 2025.
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Birth name of the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Magdalena — far less common.
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