Magna

Magna is the feminine Scandinavian form of the name Magnus, which has its origin as a Roman nickname. The name is directly translated as "the Great" or "the Respected."

What does the name Magna mean?

Magna is the Scandinavian variant of the male name Magnus and originally comes from a Roman nickname. The direct translation of the name is "the Great" or "the Respected." Its origin lies in the Latin word magnus, which encompasses meanings such as "big," "glorious," "powerful," "famous," "important," "significant," "remarkable," and "of great value." Other masculine variants include Magne, Mogens, Manus, Mauno, Maunu, Maghnus, and Mack.

Where does the name Magna come from?

The name Magna has its origin in Latin and means "the Great."

How do you pronounce Magna?

The pronunciation of the name Magna is two syllables and has a powerful sound. It is pronounced as "Mag-na" [ˈmaɡna] and begins with an open, warm "a." The consonant combination "-gn" gives the name a distinctive structure, while the open "a" softly fades away. Magna sounds strong, clear, and present.

Popularity

In Germany, Magna is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2014 at 4,003rd. In the last ten years, Magna has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 8,788th.

Nicknames & pet names

Maggi

Famous people

• Magna (character from 'The Walking Dead' comics)