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Magdolna

Magdolna is the traditional Hungarian form of the biblical name Magdalena. It carries a strong historical and cultural heritage, sounding stately, gentle, and classic. It is a lovely choice for parents wishing to honor Hungarian roots with a time-honored name.

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International equivalents and translations

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Slovak:
Hungarian:
Magdolna
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name denoting a woman hailing from the Galilean town of Magdala.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Magdolna je maďarská podoba mena Magdaléna. Meno sa prostredníctvom gréckeho Magdalēnē a latinského Magdalena odvodzuje od aramejského miestneho názvu Magdala, súvisiaceho so slovom magdal, „veža“. Pôvodne označovalo ženu pochádzajúcu z galilejskej Magdaly a rozšírilo sa vďaka novozákonnej Márii Magdaléne.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

MAGDOLNA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

17 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
29 May
Hungarian Calendar
22 July
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V maďarčine sa vyslovuje približne [magdolna] s prízvukom na prvej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Magdolna

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

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Person type
Magdolna Rúzsa
HU
born 1985Notable Figure

Serbian-born Hungarian singer

Magdolna Purgly
HU
1881 – 1959Historical Figure

Hungarian noble (1881-1959)

Magdolna Csath
HU
born 1943Notable Figure

Hungarian economist and university teacher

Magdolna Jákfalvi
HU
born 1965Notable Figure

(1965-) critic, theatre historian

Magdolna Menszátor
HU
born 1951Notable Figure

Hungarian actress

Magdolna Marlok-Cservenyi
HU
born 1952Notable Figure

(1952–)

Test how Magdolna sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Magdolna Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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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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