What does the name Madeleine mean? What is its origin?

a name of Hebrew origin meaning a person hailing from Magdala. According to tradition Mary Magdalene (Mary of Magdala), whom Jesus had healed and who later became a saint hailed from this village situated on the Sea of Galilee. It is a variant of the French name Madeleine and generally connotes a typical French schoolgirl. The other forms of the name are Lynn, Lina, Lena, Maddy, Magda, Madge, Marlene, Maud and Magdalena. Actresses Madeline Kahn and Madeleine Stowe are famous bearers of the name.