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Girl's nameOrigin: HebrewName day: 22 July

Magda

Magda is an independent short form of the traditional name Magdalena. It feels fresh, crisp, and confident while preserving the deep biblical and historical roots of the original. Its simple pronunciation and global recognition make it ideal for international families.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Magda
Slovak:
Magda
Czech:
Magda
Hungarian:
Magda
Polish:
Magda
German:
Magda
Spanish:
Magda
French:
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Italian:
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Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Woman from Magdala; the place name is traditionally associated with the meaning "tower".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Osamostatnená skrátená podoba mena Magdaléna, ktoré cez grécke Magdalēnḗ a aramejské označenie súvisí s miestnym názvom Magdala. Pôvodne znamenalo „žena z Magdaly“; názov mesta sa spája so slovom migdal vo význame „veža“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Magda vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MAGDA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
11 May
Nórsko
22 July
Slovak Extended Calendar
23 July
Lotyšsko
13 October
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Magda
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Magdy
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Magde
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Magdu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Magda
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Magde
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Magdou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MagdiMagdičkaMagduškaMagi
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Magda
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Magda! Magdi! Magdička!

Notable figures named Magda

16

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Magda Szabóová
HU
1917 – 2007Historical Figure

Hungarian writer, poet and translator (1917–2007)

Magda Schneiderová
DE
1909 – 1996Historical Figure

German actress (1909–1996)

Magda Linetteová
PL
born 1992Notable Figure

Polish female tennis player

Magda Vášáryová
SK
born 1948Notable Figure

Slovak actress, politician and diplomat

Magda Apanowicz
CA
born 1985Notable Figure

Canadian actress

Magda Szubanski
AU
born 1961Notable Figure

Australian actress

Magda Sabahiová
EG
1931 – 2020Historical Figure

Egyptian film actress and producer (1931–2020)

Magda Lupescu
RO
1895 – 1977Historical Figure

mistress and then third wife of King Carol II of Romania (1899-1977)

Test how Magda sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Magda Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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