Мадлена

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Variant of Magdalena. Derived from the name of the biblical town Magdala ('tower').

Name Day:

July 22, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Мадлена is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Магдалена, Мадлен, Лена.

Did you know?

St. Andrew's Day (November 30th) is famous for its magical rituals! Andrey is a popular name, but the holiday is also known for the custom of unmarried girls performing love and marriage spells. The tradition includes gifts of dough and rituals with wheat.