Magdalen

Magdalen Meaning & Origin

About Magdalen
The name "Magdalen" is of Hebrew origin and means "from Magdala." It is derived from the Hebrew word "migdal," which translates to "tower." In biblical context, Magdala was a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, and it is most famously associated with Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus Christ. The name Magdalen is often associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and devotion.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Magdalen are female.

Magdalen Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 87.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0230405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 G D AH0 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmægdələn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Magdalen in Braille

Here's how to represent Magdalen in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Magdalen in braille

How to Spell the Name Magdalen in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Magdalen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Magdalen in sign language

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