What origin is the name Magdeleine?

Magdeleine comes from French naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Magdeleine?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Magdeleine — for example Andre, Remy, Antoine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Magdeleine

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Magdeleine

Magdeleine

Girl

French

4 syllables

Magdeleine is a French girl's name meaning "High tower; woman from Magdala".

The meaning of Magdeleine is "High tower; woman from Magdala" — a girl name of French origin. At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

High tower; woman from Magdala

Popularity

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Quick answers about Magdeleine

What does Magdeleine mean?

Magdeleine is a girl name of French origin meaning "High tower; woman from Magdala".

How popular is Magdeleine?

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Brother names that go with Magdeleine

Andre Remy Antoine Marcel Pierre Sebastien

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Magdeleine.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Magdeleine

Magdeleine means "High tower; woman from Magdala" — these names share that spirit.

Aaliyah — "Aaliyah comes from the Arabic aliya, meaning 'high', 'exalted' or 'sublime'." (Arabic)
Eli — "Eli comes from the Hebrew, meaning 'ascension' or 'high'. Eli is the priest who raised Samuel. It is also a short form of Elijah." (Hebrew)