Tanita
Derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, meaning 'woman from Magdala.' It describes a personality that is inherently graceful and strong, suggesting an individual with deep emotional intelligence and a sophisticated, timeless charm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 607 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1978 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1972 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
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Notable People
Madalena Iglésias (Portuguese singer and actress who represented Portugal in Eurovision) · Maddalena Casulana (First female composer to have a whole book of her music printed) · Maddalena Sirmen (Prominent violinist and composer who broke gender barriers in music) · Maddalena Visconti (Noblewoman and Duchess of Bavaria-Landshut) · Maddalena Balsamo (Noted Italian actress of stage and cinema)
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