Magdalen

The name Magdalen has a Hebrew origin. The meaning of Magdalen is 'woman from Magdala'. This name has been used all over the world. The name is typically used for a girl child. The name is related to the names Madelin and Magdalena. The name has long been connected with the famous Saint, Mary Magdalen. She was a celebrated disciple of Jesus Christ. She was also among the first persons to see Jesus Christ resurrected. In recent times, this name is primarily being used by parents who want unique classic names for their beloved daughters. The name can also mean 'high tower' in Aramaic. Some famous people with this name include Magdalen Redman who is a famous American female baseball player. Also, Magdalen King was a popular English novelist and children's fiction writer. Magdalen Herbert is a famous person in history as she was the mother of George Herbert. She built a tomb at St Nicholas Church to commemorate her life as well as the strength and power of early modern widows. 

Gender

Girl

Meaning

woman from Magdala or high tower

Origin

English

Numerology

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

A is for agreeable, the best side of you!

G is for glisten, a sparkle in your eye.

D is for discreet, you can keep a secret.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

L is for lively, your life is full of energy!

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

Lucky

Magdalen lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Magdalen

• Magdalen Carnegie wife of Scottish soldier,poet the Marquess of Montrose
• Magdalen Redman American female baseball player
• Magdalen King Hall, English novelist, journalist, and children's fiction writer
• Magdalen Herbert (d. 1627) best known as mother of George Herbert and friend and patron of John Donne, recent work on her surviving "Kitchin Booke" and the tomb she constructed at St Nicholas Church illustrate her life and the power and role of early modern widows

Magdalen in Pop Culture

• Magdalen Vanstone character in "No,Name" by Wilkie Collins
• Magdalen College University of Oxford (Pr. "maudlin")