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Origin and Meaning of the Name Malina

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Gender:

Girl


Origin:	Hebrew
Meaning:	Of Magdala


Origin:	Polish
Meaning:	Raspberry


Pronunciation:	(mah LEE nah) [Guide]

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Magdalene

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Mythological Names, Nature Names

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English and Polish speaking countries

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Form of Magdalene influenced by the Swedish Malin and the Danish Malena. Infrequently used.
Also the Polish word for "raspberry".
It may also be a variant of Malcolmina, the feminine form of Malcolm.

Malina is a solar deity in Inuit mythology. She is found most commonly in the legends of Greenland that link her closely with the lunar deity Anningan, her brother.