Meaning and Origin
What does the name Magdalene mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Ghana says the name Magdalene means "Tower".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Magdalene is of Hebrew origin and means "A person from the town of Magdala in ancient Israel".
From Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnḗ, “woman from Magdala”), byname of the biblical Mary Magdalene, "Mary of Magdala", from Μαγδαλά (Magdalá), the name of a village on Lake Galilee (the name of which derives from Hebrew מגדל (migdál, “tower”)). Generic use comes from the traditional association of Mary Magdalene with the "woman which was a sinner" mentioned in Luke 7:37.
- A female given name from Hebrew
- Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus.
- A reformed prostitute.
Magdalene was also found in the following language(s): Danish and German