Where does “Magdalene” come from?
Magdalene comes from Ancient Greek Μαγδαληνή, derived from the place name Ancient Greek Μαγδαλά.
Magdalene (English): A reformed prostitute
Ancestry of “Magdalene”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Μαγδαληνή | woman from Magdala |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Μαγδαλά | — |
| 3 | Hebrew | מגדל | tower |
| 4 | Hebrew | ג־ד־ל | Forming words relating to largeness or growth |
Words derived from “Magdalene”