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Magdalena

female

Meaning

"From Magdala"

Biblical name referring to Mary of Magdala, transmitted through Greek and Latin Christian tradition.

Biblical

Popularity History of Magdalena

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#838Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#838

Magdalena was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+64

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Magdalena Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Magdalena.

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Maggie
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Magda
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Lena
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Baby Name Lists That Include Magdalena

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Greek, Latin
Syllables4
Length9 letters

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