Magdalena
/M-AA-G-D-AA-L-EH-N-AA/
Of Magdala — Magdalena (Polish, from Greek Magdalēnē, woman of Magdala) is the Polish form honoring Mary Magdalene, the New Testament disciple and witness to the Resurrection.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Magdalena is a Christian girl name of Polish origin, meaning “Of Magdala — Magdalena (Polish, from Greek Magdalēnē, woman of Magdala) is the Polish form honoring Mary Magdalene, the New Testament disciple and witness to the Resurrection.”.
Magdalena is a girl's name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Of Magdala — Magdalena (Polish, from Greek Magdalēnē, woman of Magdala) is the Polish form honoring Mary Magdalene, the New Testament disciple and witness to the Resurrection." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Polish, European families, Magdalena carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Magdalena
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Magdalena lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Magdalena's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Magdalena's saint & feast day →What does Magdalena's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Magdalena resonates in either tradition.
Magdalena's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Magdalena's full reading →
Does Magdalena go with your family's names?
Magdalena breaks into 9 sounds: /M-AA-G-D-AA-L-EH-N-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Magdalena sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Magdalena beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Magdalena — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Magdalena
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Magdalena
What does the name Magdalena mean?
Magdalena means "Of Magdala — Magdalena (Polish, from Greek Magdalēnē, woman of Magdala) is the Polish form honoring Mary Magdalene, the New Testament disciple and witness to the Resurrection.." It is a girl name of Polish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Magdalena a boy or girl name?
Magdalena is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Magdalena?
Magdalena is of Polish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Polish, European families.
Is Magdalena a Christian name?
Yes. Magdalena is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Polish origin.
What does Magdalena mean in Polish?
Magdalena originates from Polish, where it means "Of Magdala — Magdalena (Polish, from Greek Magdalēnē, woman of Magdala) is the Polish form honoring Mary Magdalene, the New Testament disciple and witness to the Resurrection.."
What are common nicknames for Magdalena?
Common short forms of Magdalena include Magda, Maja.
What is the numerology of Magdalena?
Magdalena has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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