Magda

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Magda means "tower" and can also be interpreted as "greatness" or "elevated".
Scripts(How to write)
In Hebrew, the name Magda is written as מגדה. In Hungarian, it is written as Magdolna.
Μάγδα(Greek)
Pronunciation
MAG-da(Czech, Slovak, Polish)
MAG-duh (English), MAHG-dah (Polish), mahg-DOHL-nah (Hungarian), mahk-DAHL-nah (German)
MAHKH-da(Dutch)
MAK-da(German)
MAWG-daw(Hungarian)
Popularity
Magda is not a very common name in the United States, ranking at about 5,073 in popularity according to DefineName. However, it is much more popular in places like Poland, Hungary, and Germany where is it ranked 25th, 5th, and 40th respectively according to DefineName.

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Cartoon of Magda

Magda Name meanings & History

Magda is a shortened form of the name Magdalena, which comes from the Hebrew name Migdal, meaning "tower". The name Magda means "tower" and can also be interpreted as "greatness" or "elevated". Short form of Magdalena. Magda is commonly used as a standalone name, but it can also be used as a nickname for Magdalena. It is a perfect choice for parents who want their daughter to have a simple yet unique name that is easy to spell and pronounce.

Zodiac Sign of Magda: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Magda:

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

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

G: Genuine,Go-getter,Gregarious,Goof-off

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

Magda is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Magda include Magda Gabor, Hungarian-American socialite; Magda Szabó, Hungarian novelist; Magda Kalmár, Hungarian swimmer; Magda Jasek, Polish model.

2.) MAGDA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: A short form of Magdalene (of Magdala), Magda is also bestowed as an independent given name. See MAGDALENE. Short: Mag. Pet: Maggie. (MAG-DAH)


3.) MAGDA (Female)

Usage: Romanian

Meanings: A short form of Magdalena (of Magdala), Magda is also bestowed as an independent given name. See MAGDALENA. (MAHG-DAH)


4.) Magda (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: (Scandinavian) believer

Other Forms: Mag, Maggie


5.) Magda (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Czech, Polish, Russian) a form of Magdalen.

Other Forms: Magdah, Mahda, Makda


6.) MAGDA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A short form of Magdalena (woman from Magdala), Magda is also commonly bestowed as an independent given name. See MAGDALENA. Pet: Maddie, Mady. (MAHG-DAH)


7.) Magda (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: Short form of Magdalene or Magdalena, both of which are derived from the biblical place name Magdala. The meaning of Magdala is uncertain, but it could mean "tower" or "elevated, great, magnificent".


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Cartoon of Magda

Description: Scandinavian, German, Polish, Hungarian. Short form of Magdalene or Magdalena, both of which are derived from the biblical place name Magdala. The meaning of Magdala is uncertain, but it could mean "tower" or "elevated, great, magnificent". Variant of Majda and feminine form of Magd. Magda is used as a first name for girls.

Famous People

Magda Goebbels was the wife of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. Magda Szabó was a Hungarian novelist and poet. Magda Gabor was an actress and socialite, and the sister of Zsa Zsa Gabor.

Related Names to Magda

Magdalena, Magnolia, Magalie, Magdolna, Madge, Lena

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