Magdaleena

Magdaleena is a Finnish and Estonian feminine form of Magdalene, itself derived from the Hebrew place name Migdal Geder or Magdala, meaning tower, referring to a town on the Sea of Galilee. The name became widely known throughout the Christian world through Mary Magdalene, the New Testament figure who was among the followers of Jesus. Its spread across Europe gave rise to numerous national variants, including Magdalena, Madeleine, and Malin.