Girl name
Magdi name meaning
“Woman from Magdala”
Magdi means “woman from Magdala.” It is a Hungarian short form of Magdolna, which comes from Magdalena, and is used for girls in Türkiye. The place name Magdala is associated with the Aramaic word for tower, giving the name a concrete architectural as well as geographical connection.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,971
What does Magdi mean?
Woman from Magdala
In Turkish: Magdala'dan olan kadın
Magdi illustrates how an everyday short form of a historical name can become an independent given name. Through Magdolna and Magdalena, it connects with narratives about Mary Magdalene. For the feminine name, its meaning refers to a place, while the tower association comes from the older linguistic background of Magdala.
Origin of the name Magdi
As a feminine name, Magdi is a Hungarian short form of Magdolna, from Magdalena, meaning 'woman from Magdala.' The place name Magdala is related to the Aramaic word for 'tower'; Magdi as a spelling of masculine Arabic Majdi has a separate origin.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Magdi in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
How to pronounce Magdi
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maɡdi/ |
Is Magdi a girl’s name?
Yes, Magdi is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Magdi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Magdi
Famous people named Magdi
- Magdi Rufer · b. 1924
FAQ about the name Magdi
What is the meaning of Magdi?
Magdi means “Woman from Magdala”. As a feminine name, Magdi is a Hungarian short form of Magdolna, from Magdalena, meaning 'woman from Magdala.' The place name Magdala is related to the Aramaic word for 'tower'; Magdi as a spelling of masculine Arabic Majdi has a separate origin.
Is Magdi a girl’s name?
Yes, Magdi is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Magdi in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Magdi nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Magdi?
Magdi is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Magdi have?
Magdi has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Magdi?
Magdi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Magdi?
Notable people named Magdi include Magdi Rufer.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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