Maddalena
[ˌmɑd.əˈleɪ.nə]Meaning
Italian form of Magdalene, a name formed from Magdala
Background Story
Maddalena is the Italian form of Magdalene, a name whose root is Magdala. It is recorded as a given name in other languages as well, among them Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch and Bulgarian. The name is derived from Saint Mary Magdalene, and Lena is a diminutive form.
Variations
Maddie, Lena
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