Madeleine

Madeleine is a French form of Magdalene, derived from the Greek Magdalene, meaning woman from Magdala, a town on the Sea of Galilee whose name likely comes from the Aramaic meaning tower. The name is closely associated with Mary Magdalene, the biblical figure who was a follower of Jesus and a prominent woman in early Christian tradition. Its widespread use across Europe owes much to her veneration as a saint. Related forms include Magdalena, Madeline, Magdalen, and Malin.