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Madeline
MAD-lihn
Madeline (name) means a female given name, an anglicized form of Madeleine. Example: “Madeline is also the name of a beloved children's book character from Paris.”
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A female given name, an anglicized form of Madeleine.
"Madeline is also the name of a beloved children's book character from Paris."
How to use Madeline
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common English spelling of the girl's name Madeleine.
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Etymology
Anglicized from French Madeleine, ultimately from the Greek name Magdalene.
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What does “Madeline” mean?
The word “Madeline” means a female given name, an anglicized form of Madeleine. In plain terms, a common English spelling of the girl's name Madeleine.
How do you pronounce “Madeline”?
“Madeline” is pronounced MAD-lihn (/ˈmæd(ə)lɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Madeline” in a sentence?
Here is “Madeline” used in a sentence: “Madeline is also the name of a beloved children's book character from Paris.”
What part of speech is “Madeline”?
“Madeline” is a name.
Where does the word “Madeline” come from?
The word “Madeline” comes from French. Anglicized from French Madeleine, ultimately from the Greek name Magdalene.
