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Gender
Feminine
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Origin of the Name Magdalene
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Magdalene
German, English, Danish, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Magdalene
The name Magdalene means "of Magdala" in Hebrew. Magdala (comes from the Hebrew word "Migdal" meaning "tower") was a small village in Galilee, which may have been the birthplace of Mary Magdalene.
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Famous Bearers
In the New Testament Mary Magdalene is described as a devoted disciple of Jesus.
Bearers of the name include Magdalene of Bavaria (1587 - 1628), a German noblewoman;
Magdalene Bärens (1737 - 1808), a Danish artist.
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