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    Magdalena

    mag-duh-LEE-nuh

    Hebrew/Aramaic
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Woman from Magdala; Tower
    Origin
    Hebrew/Aramaic
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Magdalena (spelled Magdalene in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    First appears in
    Matthew — The Gospels
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.022% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Magdalena celebrates radical transformation — from the deepest bondage to the first witness of resurrection, showing that no past disqualifies anyone from God's purposes.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Luke 8:2

      "And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils."

    • John 20:16

      "Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master."

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