Magdalene is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "from Magdala," a town on the Sea of Galilee in present-day Israel. It is famously associated with Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus Christ, and has been used throughout history for notable figures such as Mary Magdalene of Pazzi and Magdaleine de la Peltrie. In literature and art, Magdalene is often depicted as a woman of great beauty, intelligence, and spiritual depth.