What origin is the name Malena?

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

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Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Malena — for example Axel, Erik, Odin. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Malena

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Malena

Malena

Girl

Scandinavian

3 syllables

Malena is a Scandinavian girl's name meaning "Tower; woman from Magdala".

Malena is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Tower; woman from Magdala". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Tower; woman from Magdala

Popularity

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What does Malena mean?

Malena is a girl name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Tower; woman from Magdala".

How popular is Malena?

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