Magda

Magda is a short form of Magdalena, itself derived from the Hebrew and Aramaic place name Migdal, meaning tower, referring to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. The name became widely known through Mary Magdalene, the biblical figure who appears prominently in the New Testament as a follower of Jesus, giving the name enduring religious significance across Christian cultures. Magda spread throughout Europe as an independent given name and is commonly used in German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Slavic, Hungarian, and Romance languages. Related forms include Magdalena, Madeleine, Madeline, and Magdalene.