Madleen

Fact sheet

Name: Madleen
Gender: Girl name
Syllables: 2

Madleen is an alternative spelling of Madlen and Madlene. These names are all German variants that are based on the French pronunciation of the girl's name Madeleine, which is the French form of Magdalena.

What does the name Madleen mean?

The first name Madleen is derived from the names Madlen and Madlene. All of these variants are adaptations of the French Madeleine, which is the feminine form of Magdalena. The meaning of the name is 'the one who comes from Magdala' and refers to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, who is known as a disciple of Jesus Christ and was born in the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, earning her the nickname 'Magdalena.' The origin of the place name 'Magdala' comes from the Hebrew word migdal, which means 'tower,' so the name can also be interpreted as 'the exalted one.' It is often mistakenly assumed that Madleen has an English origin and is pronounced accordingly (similar to Madlien), however, the name is not common in English-speaking countries, but is primarily found in Germany and occasionally in Sweden, Finland, and Estonia.

Where does the name Madleen come from?

The etymology of Madleen is ancient Hebrew, and its range of meanings extends from 'the one who comes from Magdala' to 'the exalted one.' The name is composed of the ancient Hebrew word migdal for 'tower.' It is represented in the languages German, Estonian, Finnish, and Swedish.

How do you pronounce Madleen?

The pronunciation of Madleen is pleasant and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mad-lin' [ˈmadliːn]. It begins with a soft M sound that radiates stability. The long 'ee' in the second syllable adds brightness, while the ending '-leen' extends the sound and gives it an elegant touch. This makes Madleen sound gentle, modern, and clearly structured.

When is the name day of Madleen?

The name day for Madleen is celebrated on May 25 and July 22.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Madleen enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,035th in the list of most common girls' names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 536. In the last ten years, Madleen has been given as a first name about 470 times, which places it 884th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 875th.

Nicknames & pet names

Leeni / Lene / Leni / Mad / Madder / Maddi / Maddie / Maddl / Maddy / Madi / Madilene / Madl / Madleeni / Madmad / Mads / Mady / Malle / Meen / Meni

Similar first names

Magdalena

Famous people

Madleen Kane (model from Sweden)
Madleen Wilder (German football player)

Frequently asked questions about the name Madleen

What is the origin of the name Madleen?

Madleen has its roots in ancient Hebrew and is derived from the name Magdalena, which means 'the one who comes from Magdala.' The place name Magdala, in turn, comes from the Hebrew word 'migdal,' which means 'tower.'

What does the first name Madleen mean?

The meaning of Madleen ranges from 'the one who comes from Magdala' to 'the exalted one,' which is derived from the origin of the word.

How popular is the name Madleen?

Madleen is primarily found in Germany and is also present in countries like Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, but it is not common in English-speaking countries.