Maddalena

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Maddalena is derived from the Italian word 'Magdalene' which means 'of Magdala'. It is a biblical name that has been given to notable women in the New Testament, including Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus, and Joanna, the wife of a Herodian steward who also supported Jesus. In Italian, Maddalena is also a reference to a sweet pastry called 'Torta della Maddalena' or 'Magdalene cake.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of Maddalena is "MAH-dah-lay-nuh" in Italian. In English, it is often pronounced as "ma-də-LEE-nə" or "ma-də-LE-nə".
mad-da-LEH-na
Popularity
Maddalena is not as popular globally as it is in Italy, but it is still a well-known name in many countries. According to DefineName, Maddalena is the 318th most popular name in Italy, and it was ranked #714 in baby name popularity in the US in 2020.

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Cartoon of Maddalena

Maddalena Name meanings & History

The name Maddalena is derived from the Italian word 'Magdalene' which means 'of Magdala'. It is a biblical name that has been given to notable women in the New Testament, including Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus, and Joanna, the wife of a Herodian steward who also supported Jesus. In Italian, Maddalena is also a reference to a sweet pastry called 'Torta della Maddalena' or 'Magdalene cake. Italian form of Magdalene. Maddalena is commonly used as a first name for baby girls, but it can also be used as a middle name or a family name. It has a beautiful, melodic sound and is easy to spell and pronounce in many different languages.

Zodiac Sign of Maddalena: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Maddalena:

M: Manipulative,Mushy,Memory,Memorabilia,Mother,Maternal,Mommy

A: Assertive,Angry,Argumentative,Action,Ambitious,Aggressive

D: Determined,Demanding,Doting,Domestic,Dutiful,Daddy

L: Liaison,Languid,Legal,Lovely,Lover,Lazy,Luscious

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enlighten

N: Neat,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous

Maddalena is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Maddalena include Maddalena Crippa, an Italian actress, and Maddalena Corvaglia, an Italian model and television personality.

2.) MADDALENA (Female)

Usage: Italian

Meanings: Derived from the Ecclesiastic Greek Magdalene (of Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee). The name is borne in the Bible by Mary Magdalene, a woman Christ cured of seven demons. (MAD-DAH-LAY-NAH)


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