Of Magdala; woman from the high tower
A variant of Magdalena, which is derived from the Greek name Magdalene. It refers to Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament who was from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee whose name means 'tower' in Hebrew.
Less common today
Magdelena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,974 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
A character in the novel 'The House of the Spirits' ยท The House of the Spirits
Czech operatic mezzo-soprano
Renowned Polish sculptor and fiber artist
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