Madeleine
Madeleine is a Christian girl name of Hebrew place name, via Greek, Latin and French origin, meaning “Woman from Magdala”.
| Meaning | Woman from Magdala |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew place name, via Greek, Latin and French |
| Pronunciation | MAD-uh-lin (French: mad-LEN) |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, United Kingdom, Canada, United States |
Meaning and origin of Madeleine
Madeleine is the French form of Magdalene, the byname of Mary Magdalene, who came from Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. The town name is thought to come from Hebrew migdal, 'tower', which is why the name is often glossed that way. The French form spread through devotion to the saint, and it also gave its name to the small shell-shaped cake made famous by Marcel Proust. It is used in France, Britain and North America, often with the English pronunciation.
Is Madeleine a Christian name?
Madeleine honours Mary Magdalene, the follower of Jesus who in the Gospels is the first witness of the Resurrection; it is a traditional Christian, especially Catholic, name.
How popular is Madeleine?
Steadily used in English- and French-speaking countries.
Gifts with the name Madeleine
- Madeleine name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Madeleine baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Madeleine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madeleine mean?
Madeleine means 'Woman from Magdala'. It is of Hebrew place name, via Greek, Latin and French origin.
Is Madeleine a Christian name?
Madeleine honours Mary Magdalene, the follower of Jesus who in the Gospels is the first witness of the Resurrection; it is a traditional Christian, especially Catholic, name.
How do you pronounce Madeleine?
Madeleine is pronounced MAD-uh-lin (French: mad-LEN).
Is Madeleine a boy or girl name?
Madeleine is usually a girl name.