Magdalena

Meaning & origin

Magdalena is a female given name of Greek origin, meaning "the native of Magdala at the Sea of Galilee." The name refers to the historical town of Magdala located by the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Gennesaret. It is used similarly across various languages, including Spanish, where it denotes a woman from Magdala. Notable bearers include the athlete Magdalena Forsberg and the artist Magdalena Abakanowicz.

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Famous people with the first name Magdalena

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• Magdalena Eriksson Swedish female footballer
• Magdalena Kožená Musician

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