Madelynn
Gender
feminine
Origin
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Meaning & Etymology
Madelynn is a variant of the name Madeleine, which has biblical origins. The name Magdalena is derived from the Aramaic term "Magdala" (מגדלא), meaning "tower" or "elevated, great." It refers to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, traditionally identified as the hometown of Mary Magdalene (Mary of Magdala), a prominent figure in the New Testament who was a follower of Jesus. The name also stems from the German word Mädelein (derived from Old High German magad + diminutive -lein) meaning “...
Etymology
Original Form:
Magdala (Aramaic)
Evolution:
The name was adopted from Aramaic into Greek as Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnē) and later into Latin as Magdalena. In Latin, it became more commonly used as a personal name, largely due to the association with ...
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeleine_(given_name)