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Madeline

Madeline is a baby girl name of Hebrew origin. Meaning “woman from Magdala,” this name can pay homage to you or baby’s family tree. According to the Hebrew Bible, Magdala is a village near the Sea of Galilee and the birthplace of Saint Mary Magdala. Madeline is also an Anglicized name for the Israeli town, containing plenty of history and breathtaking scenery. With a name like Madeline, baby will never be too far from the shores of Magdala.
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Meaning

Woman from Magdala

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Pronunciation

'MAD-uh-lin'

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Traits

  • Elegant
  • Graceful
  • Sophisticated
  • Compassionate

Compatibility

Madeline pairs well with classic names for siblings such as William and Elizabeth. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names like Ava or Jack. This name has a timeless and elegant feel, making it versatile for various cultural and stylistic pairings.

Elegant Graceful Sophisticated Compassionate

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

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Madeline Zima

Actress

Born: September 16, 1985 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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Madeline Kahn

Actress

Born: September 29, 1942 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Madeline Original form
  • Madeleine French
  • Magdalene English
  • Мадлен Russian
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Georgian
  • Malayalam
  • Arabic

Cultural Adaptations

  • マドレーヌ (Madoreenu) Japanese
  • 马德琳 (Mǎdélín) Chinese
  • მადლინი (Madlini) Georgian
  • മാഡലിൻ (Māḍaliṇ) Malayalam
  • مادلين (Mādilīn) Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madeline

What does Madeline mean?
Woman from Magdala
What is the origin of Madeline?
Madeline has Hebrew origins.
Is Madeline popular?
Madeline has been viewed 71 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Madeline?
Similar names include Farouk, Scarlet, Mohamed, Andrew, Belle.
How do you pronounce Madeline?
Madeline is pronounced 'MAD-uh-lin'.

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