TheNameDBMadelaine
FeminineMeaning
Woman from Magdala, a town in ancient Israel.
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew Magdala, meaning 'tower', through the Greek Magdalene and French Madeleine. The spelling Madelaine is a variant of the more common Madeleine.
About the Name Madelaine
Madelaine is a French variant spelling of Madeleine, less common than its counterparts. It maintains the same historical and religious significance as the more traditional spellings.