Migdalia

Meaning of Migdalia

Migdalia is a vibrant Spanish name with roots in the biblical Magdalene, conjuring both Mary Magdalene’s steadfast spirit and the ancient town of Magdala’s lofty shores. Pronounced “meeg-DAH-lee-ah,” it rolls off the tongue like a sunlit melody through old-world plazas, yet its warmth feels instantly like home wherever it lands. In mid-century New York it enjoyed a modest heyday—peaking at 113 newborn girls in 1963—before settling into a beautifully understated presence that’s all the more striking today. For parents seeking a name that blends faith, history and a dash of wanderlust, Migdalia shines like a hidden treasure, complete with playful nicknames—Migi for secret snack missions or Dalia for grand first-act bows—and endless opportunities to craft a life story filled with grace and joy.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as meeg-DAH-lee-ah (/miˈða.lja/)

• Delia
• Dahlia
• Magda
• Magdalena
• Magali
• Magdalene
• Maida