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Mădălina is the Romanian form of Magdalene, derived from the Hebrew place name Migdal Eder, meaning tower or great place, referring to Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee. The name became widely used in Christian tradition through Mary Magdalene, the biblical figure prominent in the New Testament accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Mădălina has been a popular given name in Romania and Moldova, carrying the same religious heritage as its cognates Magdalena, Madeleine, and Madeline across other European languages.