Maleen
Fact sheet
- Name
- Maleen
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Maleen is a German short form of the name Magdalena and means 'the one from Magdala.' This name form has its origin in the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus Christ, who comes from the town of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee and thus received the epithet 'Magdalena.'
What does the name Maleen mean?
Maleen is derived from Magdalena and means 'the one from Magdala.' The name refers to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, whose place of origin, Magdala, is by the Sea of Galilee. Therefore, the name is often translated as 'the exalted one,' since Magdala comes from the Hebrew word migdal, meaning 'the tower.' In Germany, the name Maleen is common, but not very frequent. Similar variants include Malen, Malena, Malene, Marleen, Marlen, Marlena, and Marlene.
Where does the name Maleen come from?
The first name Maleen has its origin in ancient Hebrew and means 'the one from Magdala' or 'the exalted one.' The word is composed of the ancient Hebrew term migdal for 'the tower.' The main language is German.
How do you pronounce Maleen?
The pronunciation of Maleen is two syllables and flowing: 'Ma-leen' [maˈleːn]. The name begins with an open A sound, which has a warm aura. The elongated second syllable with a long E sound gives it breadth and brightness. The concluding N provides a gentle finish. Thus, Maleen sounds modern, friendly, and melodic, and overall appears balanced.
When is the name day of Maleen?
The name day of Maleen is celebrated on May 25 and July 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Maleen is a relatively popular first name, currently ranking 2,107th on the list of most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 678th. Over the last ten years, Maleen has been chosen about 240 times as a first name, elevating it to 1,433rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,258th. The global distribution of Maleen is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of several countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Leen / Leenchen / Leeni / Lene / Leni / Line / Mal / Male / Maleenchen / Mali / Malle / Mally / Möli / Mörlin
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Maleen
What is the origin of the name Maleen?
The first name Maleen has its origin in ancient Hebrew and means 'the one from Magdala.'
What does the name Maleen mean?
Maleen is often translated as 'the exalted one,' as the name traces back to the Hebrew word migdal for 'the tower.'
How popular is the name Maleen in Germany?
In Germany, the name Maleen is common, but not very frequently encountered.