Updated June 9, 2019 Share: Girl name origins & meanings Greek : High towerHebrew : Woman from Magdala; variation of MagdaleneGreek : Child of light; from the high tower Girl name variations Madeline Marlene Magdalene Magdalen Magdalena Maigarena Mayalen Madeleine Madleen Madalynn Madelynne Madelaine Madalena Madelon Madelyn Madlin Madigan Marleen Marline Maighdlin Maudlin Malina Magda Mady Maddy Maddie Matty Mala Mae May Lena Lene Magdaline Maddalena Marly Marlie Marla How Popular Is The Name Marlena