Migena

The first name Migena is the Albanian variant of Magdalena and is derived from the ancient Greek word magdālā́ ‎(μαγδᾱλᾱ́). In German, the name translates to 'the one from Magdala' and refers to the place Magdala, located on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Israel.

What does the name Migena mean?

Migena is an Albanian form of the name Magdalena and traces back to the ancient Greek word magdālā́ ‎(μαγδᾱλᾱ́). The German translation is 'the one from Magdala,' referring to the place Magdala by the Sea of Galilee in Israel. The name has its roots in the ancient Hebrew term migdál (מגדל) and migdaláh, meaning 'the tower,' 'elegant,' and 'magnificent.' In the Jewish Talmud (תַּלְמוּד), at least two places named Migdal are mentioned. The name Migena became known through the Albanian writer Milosh Gjergj Nikola, who gained fame as a lyricist under the pseudonym 'Migjeni.' Other variants include Magdala, Magdalen, and Magdalene.

Where does the name Migena come from?

Migena is a female first name that has ancient Hebrew roots and carries the meaning 'the one from Magdala.'

How do you pronounce Migena?

Mi-gena is pronounced like 'Mi' in 'Mitte' and 'gena' in 'genau.'

When is the name day of Migena?

The name day for Migena is celebrated on July 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Migena is among the rarer first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female baby names. Over the last ten years, Migena has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, resulting in a 9,317th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name holds the 11,574th position. Information on the global popularity and rankings of Migena in various countries is also available.

Nicknames & pet names

Gena / Meghi / Megusche / Mige / Migen