How Do You Spell MADDELENA?

Pronunciation: [mˌadɪlˈiːnə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Maddelena" is unique, and its phonetic transcription is /mædə'liːnə/. The first syllable "mad" is pronounced with the short "a" sound, while the second syllable "de" is pronounced with the schwa sound. The final syllable "lena" is pronounced with the long "e" sound followed by the schwa sound. The spelling of the word may cause confusion, but its pronunciation sounds natural and melodic. Overall, this pronunciation guide enables readers to correctly articulate this Italian name.

Common Misspellings for MADDELENA

  • naddelena
  • kaddelena
  • jaddelena
  • mzddelena
  • msddelena
  • mwddelena
  • mqddelena
  • masdelena
  • maxdelena
  • macdelena
  • mafdelena
  • mardelena
  • maedelena
  • madselena
  • madxelena
  • madcelena
  • madfelena
  • madrelena
  • madeelena
  • maddwlena

Etymology of MADDELENA

The word "Maddelena" derives from the Italian language. It is a variant of the name "Maddalena", which is the Italian form of the name "Magdalene". "Magdalene" traces its origins to the Hebrew name "Magdalai", which may have meant "tower" or "elevated, great". In the New Testament of the Bible, Mary Magdalene was one of the followers of Jesus, known for her witness to his crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. Over time, the name "Magdalene" evolved into different forms across various languages, including "Maddelena" in Italian.