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Madilynn

“of Magdala”

About the name Madilynn

Madilynn is a girl’s name derived from the name Magdalene, meaning ‘of Magdala’, a town on the Sea of Galilee. It is a respelling of Madeline, which came into English through French Madeleine. Mary Magdalene is a significant figure in Christian tradition, a follower of Jesus who, according to the Gospels, witnessed his crucifixion and was the first to see him after the resurrection; her feast is on the twenty-second of July. Madilyn and Madelyn are related spellings.

Meaning
of Magdala
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
mad-ih-LIN(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

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Middle names for Madilynn

  • Madilynn Rose
  • Madilynn Lynn
  • Madilynn Claire
  • Madilynn Joy
  • Madilynn Anne

Questions about Madilynn

What does Madilynn mean?
Madilynn is an English name meaning "of Magdala".
How do you pronounce Madilynn?
Madilynn is pronounced mad-ih-LIN, with emphasis on the third syllable.
What are variants of Madilynn?
Variants of Madilynn include Madelyn.

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