Madlien

Madlien is a German-speaking variant of the names Madeleine or Madeline, which are common in both French and English. This first name is derived from the biblical name Magdalena and means "the one from Magdala." The roots of this name can be found in the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who is known as a disciple of Jesus Christ. She was born in the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, which is why she received the nickname "Magdalena."

What does the name Madlien mean?

Madlien is a Germanized form of the names Madeleine and Madeline, which are the French and English equivalents of the biblical name Magdalena. The meaning of the name is "the one from Magdala" and is associated with the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who was born in Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. The place name "Magdala" originates from the Hebrew word for "tower" (migdal), allowing for an alternative translation as "the exalted one." Madlien is a rather rare girl's name, while the similar form Madlin occurs somewhat more frequently.

Where does the name Madlien come from?

The name Madlien has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means "the one from Magdala" or "the exalted one." The etymology refers to the Ancient Hebrew word migdal, which means "tower." The name has been Germanized.

How do you pronounce Madlien?

Madlien is pronounced as 'Mad-lien'.

When is the name day of Madlien?

The name day of Madlien is celebrated on May 25 and July 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Madlien is a rare name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2010 at 2,348th. In the last ten years, Madlien has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,112th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lien / Maddi / Maddie