Madeleine
/maduhlayn/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Madeleine is a English name meaning "From Magdala". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, BE. Derived from Magdalene, which is a title referring to Mary Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala'. Magdala was a town on the Sea of Galilee.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic maduhlayn
IPA mædəleɪn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as maduhlayn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Madeleine
- · Madeleine Albright - Former U.S. Secretary of State
- · Madeleine L'Engle - Author
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