Find out how popular the first name Madalin has been for the last 31 years (from 1993 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Madalin by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Madalin is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Madalin.

The history of the first name Madalin

The name Madalin is of Romanian origin, derived from the masculine name Madalin, which itself is a variant of the Biblical name Magdalene, meaning "woman from Magdala" in Hebrew. The name rose to prominence during the Middle Ages, thanks to its association with Mary Magdalene, one of the most important figures in the New Testament gospels.

In early Christian texts and apocryphal writings, Mary Magdalene is often portrayed as a repentant sinner who became one of Jesus' closest followers. Her name was widely adopted by devout Christians throughout Europe, and the variant Madalin became particularly popular in Romania and other parts of Eastern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Madalin can be found in the chronicles of the Moldavian Prince Stephen the Great (1457-1504), who named one of his daughters Madalina. Over the centuries, the name has been borne by several notable figures in Romanian history, including Madalin Voicu (1569-1629), a prominent boyar and military commander during the reign of Michael the Brave.

Outside of Romania, the name Madalin has been less common, but there are a few notable examples. One of the earliest was Madalin Falco (c. 1300-1370), an Italian friar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Orvieto. In more recent times, Madalin Ionescu (1939-2022) was a renowned Romanian philosopher and essayist, known for his contributions to the study of phenomenology and existentialism.

Another notable bearer of the name was Madalin Stanca (1901-1976), a Romanian poet and essayist who played a significant role in the avant-garde literary movement of the 1920s and 1930s. His works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim both in his home country and abroad.

While the name Madalin has remained relatively uncommon outside of Romania and parts of Eastern Europe, its rich history and associations with figures like Mary Magdalene have ensured that it continues to be a respected and meaningful choice for parents in those regions.

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