Maddalena
/mad.daˈle.na/
The English name Madeline is translated into Italian as Maddalena.
Maddalena is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable: /mad.daˈle.na/.
Did you know?
- The name Maddalena is strongly associated with the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, making it a traditional name often chosen for children born near her feast day on July 22.
- The name Maddalena shares the same root as the city of Magdala, which is believed to be the origin of the name in both Greek and Latin traditions.
- If you hear 'Maddalena' in an Italian poem, it is often used as a symbol of repentance rather than just a person's name.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Madeline!Good morning, Madeline!
- Benvenuta, Maddalena!Welcome, Maddalena!
- Ehi, Lena, come stai?Hey, Lena, how are you?
- Si chiama Maddalena.Her name is Maddalena.
- Ho incontrato Maddalena ieri.I met Maddalena yesterday.
- Maddalena è una ragazza simpatica.Maddalena is a nice girl.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are discussing a mutual friend.
- LorenzoConosci Maddalena?Do you know Maddalena?
- GiuliaSì, è una mia amica.Yes, she is a friend of mine.
- LorenzoÈ molto gentile con tutti.She is very kind to everyone.
- GiuliaÈ vero, è proprio così.It's true, she really is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “madeline” translations and entries Maddalena, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
