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Updated March 28, 2024

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Girl name origins & meanings

  • Greek : High tower
  • Hebrew : Woman from Magdala; variation of Magdalene
  • Hebrew : High tower; one who is elevated

How Popular Is The Name Magda

Family name origins & meanings

  • Polish, Slovak, and Hungarian : from the female personal name Magda, a short form of Slavic Magdalena, Hungarian Magdolna (see Maudlin).

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