From a title which meant "of Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala - a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Hebrew.
The name Magdalena is a Czechoslovakian baby name. In Czechoslovakian the meaning of the name Magdalena is: Woman from Magdala. The biblical Mary Magdalene came from Magdala area near the sea of Galilee.
Hebrew: Woman from Magdala; The biblical Mary Magdalene came from Magdala, a village on the sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in Hebrew. She was healed by Jesus and remained with him during his ministry and the crucifixion, and was a witness to his resurrection.
Meanings and history of the name Malin: | Edit. Norwegian and Swedish short form of Magdalena. Pronounced: MAH-lin. The meaning of the name Malin is ''woman from magdala'' Famous real-life people named Malin: | Edit.
The name Marlene is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Marlene is: A compound of Maria and Magdalene.. Woman from Magdala. Famous Bearer: Film star Marlene Dietrich.
