What Does Madeline Mean?

Madeleine is a feminine given name, ultimately of Greek origin, a modern rendering of the epithet Magdalene, meaning "of Magdala."

What does the name Madeline mean for a girl?

Gender. Female. Origin. Meaning. "from Magdala", "tower", "elevated, great, magnificent"

What is the biblical meaning of Madeline?

Meaning: Tower; little girl. Biblical: Madeline derives from migdal; in the book of Noah, Babylonians attempt to build a tower to reach the sky. Migdal is also often used metaphorically i.e. "a tower of strength," migdal oz. Gender: Female. Alternate Spellings: Madeleine.

James H. Sterling

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