Meaning: Of Magdala, through Magdalene
The story
Malin is a Swedish and Norwegian short form of Magdalene. The older name refers to Magdala, a place whose Aramaic name was associated with a tower.
Nicknames
- Mali
- Lin
Spellings & variants
- Malena
- Malene
- Magdalena
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Malin comes from Swedish.
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