Madelen

Madelen is a Scandinavian form of Magdalene, itself derived from the Greek Magdalēnē, meaning woman from Magdala, a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee whose name likely comes from the Aramaic migdal, meaning tower. The name became widely used in Christian tradition through Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Testament. Related forms include Madeleine, Magdalena, and Malin.