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French, English, Swedish

Madeleine

Girl
Meaning

A variant of Madelein, meaning "A place name of the town Magdala that means tower".

Demographic Rank #533 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ma-De-Lei-Ne
Syllables 4
Starting Sound M
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Madeleine

Aa
IPA Notation /mʌdeleɪne/
Transliteration Madeleine
Root Representation Made-Radix
Script Form Madeleine
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Madeleine

5 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Explorer (Ruling Number 5)

Core Personality Traits
Adaptability Curiosity Dynamic Spirit

Name Specifications

Origin / Region French, English, Swedish
Category English
Gender Girl
Name Length 9 Letters
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Madeleine

Rhythm Cadence

Dactylic (Flowing Multi-Syllable)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Madeleine

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification French, English, Swedish Naming Standard
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Madeleine

What does the name Madeleine mean?▼

The name Madeleine means "A variant of Madelein, meaning "A place name of the town Magdala that means tower".".

What is the origin and category of the name Madeleine?▼

The name Madeleine has origins in French, English, Swedish naming customs and is categorized under English.

How do you pronounce Madeleine?▼

The name Madeleine is pronounced Ma-De-Lei-Ne (/mʌdeleɪne/) with 4 syllables.

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