Matleena

Matleena is the Finnish form of Magdalene, itself derived from the Hebrew place name Migdal Egel, meaning tower, referring to the town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. The name became widely known through Mary Magdalene, the biblical figure described as a follower of Jesus, whose association with the place gave rise to the personal name across many Christian cultures. Finnish adopted and adapted the form into the native phonological tradition, producing Matleena. Related forms in other languages include Magdalena, Madeleine, and Magdalene.