Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Latin
Meaning: Woman from Magdala, Might
Pronunciation: MAG-duh-leen, /ˈmæɡ.də.lɪn/, M AE G D AH L IY N
Popularity Rank: #13,128
Derived from the Greek name Magdalēnē, which means 'of Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee and the name is often associated with Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus.
The name Magdalene is of Greek, Latin origin and means Woman from Magdala, Might. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Magdalene is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, Singapore, and 52 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MAG-duh-leen
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmæɡ.də.lɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE G D AH L IY N
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Magdalene is recorded 3,581 times globally, ranking it as the 13,128th most common name worldwide.
Magdalene is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 1,271 occurrences, making it the 1,023th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Magdalene is found among 1 in every 912 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #1,023 | 1 : 912 |
| South Africa | #2,699 | 1 : 3,575 |
| Singapore | #1,032 | 1 : 1,619 |
| United States of America | #8,465 | 1 : 7,151 |
| Malaysia | #4,778 | 1 : 8,059 |
| Ghana | #641 | 1 : 938 |
| Germany | #3,536 | 1 : 3,006 |
| United Kingdom | #7,112 | 1 : 6,853 |
| Cameroon | #2,697 | 1 : 6,100 |
| Italy | #16,238 | 1 : 21,117 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Magdalene from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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