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Magdalena

mag-duh-LEH-nuh

Magdalena (name) means a female first name, a variant of Magdalene. Example: “Magdalena is a popular name across Spanish- and Polish-speaking countries.”

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A female first name, a variant of Magdalene.
"Magdalena is a popular name across Spanish- and Polish-speaking countries."
2
A major river and department in northern Colombia.
"The Magdalena River runs the length of Colombia to the Caribbean."
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Etymology

From Spanish Magdalena, ultimately from the biblical epithet "of Magdala," shared with the English names Magdalene and Madeline.

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Magdalena” mean?

The word “Magdalena” means a female first name, a variant of Magdalene.

How do you pronounce “Magdalena”?

“Magdalena” is pronounced mag-duh-LEH-nuh (/mæɡdəˈlɛnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Magdalena” in a sentence?

Here is “Magdalena” used in a sentence: “Magdalena is a popular name across Spanish- and Polish-speaking countries.”

What part of speech is “Magdalena”?

“Magdalena” is a name.

Where does the word “Magdalena” come from?

The word “Magdalena” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Magdalena, ultimately from the biblical epithet "of Magdala," shared with the English names Magdalene and Madeline.

How many meanings does “Magdalena” have?

“Magdalena” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female first name, a variant of Magdalene.

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